Sudlersville
Sudlersville, located south of the Chester River, had its beginnings in 1740 when Kent Island land owner Joseph Sudler purchased 800 acres there. On the property was Sledmore, a homestead built in 1713. Since that time to the present Sudler descendants have retained ownership of the property. By 1811, a post office was established, and Dixon's Tavern was opened at the village of Sudler's Crossing, which was later renamed Sudlersville.
The architecture of the town reflects an agrarian society with more of a basic farmhouse style prevalent at the turn of the century. Sears Kit Homes are also common, due to the nearby railroad. There are also some homes of the late Victorian era, in the Queen Anne and East Lake styles.
Just on the outskirts of town is Dudley's Chapel, the oldest Methodist Church in Queen Anne's County, as well as one of the oldest cemeteries in the area. The Sudlersville Memorial Library is housed in what was once the Southern Methodist Church. During the Civil War period local citizens were divided between the southern sympathizers and union supporters. That congregation later integrated with what is now Calvary-Asbury Methodist Church, one block over.
The town park has walking trails, a pavilion, and multiple athletic fields. The park is open and free to all during daylight hours.
Sudlersville commemorates the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx with a bronze statue at the four corners of town. The Sudlersville Betterment Club maintains a town history museum in the restored train station.
Sudlersville and the areas surrounding it, still retain their rural agricultural atmosphere, and offer an escape from the urban hustle and bustle.
