Snow Hill, Maryland
Snow Hill is a town of 2,659 people in Worcester County, Maryland, founded in 1686.
Why visit Snow Hill
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Julia A Purnell Museum, Chanceford, John Walter Smith Memorial Park and Byrd Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Snow Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Snow Hill
Snow Hill is a town serving as the county seat of Worcester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,156 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Snow Hill, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Julia A Purnell Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
Local history museum in Snow Hill, Maryland, US
208 West Market Street, Snow Hill
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00
Chanceford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Maryland, United States
George Washington Purnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Snow Hill, Maryland, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Governor John Walter Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Maryland, United States
James Martin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Nun's Green
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in Maryland, United States of America
Samuel Gunn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Harvest Moon Tavern
Restaurant · Regional · 0.4 mi
208 West Green Street, Snow Hill
Down Under
Fast food · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, Ice Cream, Wings, Hot Dog, Fries · 0.7 mi
Snow Hill Road
Mo-We 07:30-20:00; Th 07:30-20:30; Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00;...
Where to stay2
History
Snow Hill was founded in 1686 in Somerset County by English settlers, who may have named it after a street and neighborhood of the City of London called "Snow Hill" despite the location's elevation of just 16 feet (4.9 m) above sea level and the infrequency of snowfall. The town received its first charter on October 26, 1686, and was made a port of entry in 1694.
In 1742, Worcester County was carved out of the eastern half of old Somerset County and Snow Hill, centrally located in the new county and at the head of navigation on the Pocomoke River, was made the county seat.
Major fires in 1844 and 1893 destroyed the center of Snow Hill, including two successive court houses, but some 18th-century structures survived both fires. Following the second fire, much of the commercial area was rapidly rebuilt, so the downtown today contains many historic buildings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Snow Hill Historic District, which includes approximately 80% of the town, was created in 2002.
In December 2010, a Snow Hill businessman started a petition to remove the town's incorporation and revert the area to county control. The reasons given were lower county taxes, better services provided to the town, and a need for revitalization. The push was abandoned in January 2011.
From the History section of Snow Hill, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
All Hallows Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · National Register of Historic Places
107 North Church Street, Snow Hill
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church of Christ
Church · Undenominational · 0.6 mi
4848 Washington Street, Snow Hill
Old School Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
104 South Washington Street, Snow Hill
Whatcoat United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
100 West Federal Street, Snow Hill
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Snow Hill Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
5610 East Market Street, Snow Hill
Map of Snow Hill
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Snow Hill 4 N (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Pocomoke City 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Berlin 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Fruitland 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Eden 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Princess Anne 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Salisbury 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Ocean Pines 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Delmar 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Selbyville 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Ocean City 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext3, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Martin House in Snow Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grain elevator Snow Hill MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- All Hallows Episcopal Church, Snow Hill, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-28 09 58 11 View north along Maryland State Route 12 (Washington Street) at U.S. Route 113 Business (Market Street) in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snow Hill post office 21863, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pocomoke River at Snow Hill MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pocomoke River at Snow Hill MD3, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pocomoke River at Snow Hill MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-28 10 01 31 View west along Maryland State Route 365 (Public Landing Road) at U.S. Route 113 (Worcester Highway) just east of Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-08-28 09 50 08 View south along U.S. Route 113 Business (Market Street) at Tyson Lane in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Governor John Walter Smith house, Snow Hill, MD, 2008, Kbbwills, CC BY 3.0
- Chanceford, LauraKLawrence, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church, LauraKLawrence, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Gunn House, LauraKLawrence, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Gate, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext4, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext1, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LRWalls - George Washington Purnell House Ext2, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- On The Banks Of Pocomoke River (52470203525), Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
- Pocomoke River Sunset - Flickr - aparlette, Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US, CC BY 2.0
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