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St. Michaels, Maryland
St. Michaels is a town of 1,240 people in Talbot County, Maryland, founded in 1804.
Why visit St. Michaels
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include 1879 Hooper Straight Lighthouse, Cannonball House, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in St. Michaels
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Michaels
Saint Michaels, also known as St. Michaels, is a town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. Saint Michaels derives its name from the Episcopal parish — itself named after Michael the Archangel — established there in 1677. The church attracted settlers who engaged in tobacco growing and ship-building, and thence further development. The population was 1,094 as of the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Saint Michaels, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks23
Cannonball House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home in Saint Michaels, Maryland
Crooked Intention
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Edmee S.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic racing boat preserved in Saint Michaels, Maryland, USA
Edna E. Lockwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic sailing vessel located at Saint Michaels, Maryland, United States
Island Bird
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Log canoe
Island Lark
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Log canoe
Magic
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Log canoe
Noddy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic vessel in Maryland, USA
Persistence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Preserved log canoe
Rover
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Log canoe
Saint Michaels Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic gristmill in Maryland, US
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Saint Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina and Spa
Marina and boat launch · 0.4 mi
101 North Harbor Road, Saint Michaels
Clinton S. Bradley, III Memorial Park
Park · 0.7 mi
604 Railroad Avenue, St Michaels
08:00-sunset
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy - Canton Farm Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Limoncello
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
200 South Talbot Street, Saint Michaels
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
The Fool's Lantern
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
Wine and Tap Room
Mo-Tu off; We 16:00-19:00; Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su...
Sam's Pizza Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, Greek · 1.4 mi
1110 South Talbot Street, Saint Michaels
9 more on the map.
History
The town was laid out as a speculative development in the 1770s by James Braddock. Unlike the more typical 18th century grid-pattern town planning, Braddock laid St. Michaels out around a central square. The town was incorporated in 1804.
A rural Anglican church that long predated the town gave St. Michaels its name. Despite this church's presence on the shore of the harbor, the town of St. Michaels early became predominantly Methodist following visits by itinerant Methodist preachers. Braddock donated land for a Methodist church in the center of St. Mary's square. A brick structure was built and after the war of 1812 the name of Sardis Chapel was adopted. That building was razed and a new brick building was erected in 1839. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1839. It remains on that site.
From the History section of Saint Michaels, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
301 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels
Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.4 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Carroll Motor Fuels
Gas station · 1.3 mi
1021 South Talbot Street, Saint Michaels
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Saint Michaels Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
100 Seymour Avenue, Saint Michaels
Map of St. Michaels
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Royal Oak 2 Ssw Hcn (6 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
Talbot County has had 13 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)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-16: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Easton Municipal Airport (ESN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Easton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Grasonville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Chester 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Algonquin 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Deale 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Mayo 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Cambridge 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- North Beach 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Annapolis 20 mi northwest, about 32 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
- Hooper Strait Light, St. Michaels, Maryland, Fletcher6, CC BY 3.0
- 1st Wedding Anniversary Trip To St. Michaels (6159775636), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- 1st Wedding Anniversary Trip To St. Michaels (6159236607), F Delventhal from Outside Washington, D.C., US, CC BY 2.0
- Dodson House, St. Michaels, Maryland, Fletcher6, CC BY 3.0
- Eagle House, St. Michaels, Maryland, Fletcher6, CC BY 3.0
- Eagle House, St. Michaels, MD, MaudeCovaltSwearingen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Skipjack Stanley Norman (2477749460), baldeaglebluff from Bald Eagle Bluff, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum1, miketnorton, CC BY 2.0
- Log canoe at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-06-21 12 58 28 View east along Maryland State Route 33 (Talbot Street) at Lee Street in Saint Michaels, Talbot County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Log Canoe Edmee S and Point Lookout Tower, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Log canoe Edmee S, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bugeye Edna E. Lockwood, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Michaels banner, Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Skipjack H.M. Krentz and pushboat, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edmee S MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Smith shallop replica plaque 2019 Photo489439, Devry Becker Jones, CC0
- John Smith shallop replica 2019 Photo489440o, Devry Becker Jones, CC0
- Edna E. Lockwood stern, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edna E. Lockwood high, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, circa 1972 - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Follow the Leader - panoramio, Scott Cameron, CC BY 3.0
- St. Michael's 1 day after tornado in 1972 - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Saint Michaels, Maryland, Fletcher6, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Michaels Historic District, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ducks (338548734), Thad Zajdowicz from Altadena, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cannonball House, Saint Michaels, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Inn, Saint Michaels, Maryland, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Michaels Mill, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nano geocache, Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Delmarva Power Grace Street Substation (38810612540), Tonyglen14, CC BY 2.0
- Delmarva Power Grace Street Substation (39725146605), Tonyglen14, CC BY 2.0
- Delmarva Power Grace Street Substation (40578397702), Tonyglen14, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-06-21 11 36 00 View west along Maryland State Route 33 (Talbot Street) at Spencer Drive in Saint Michaels, Talbot County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS067-E-122873 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115820 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115821 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115822 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-122865 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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