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Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury () is a city in southeastern Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Wicomico County, Maryland and the largest city in Eastern Shore of Maryland|Maryland's Eastern Shore region. The city's population was 23,743 at the 2000 census. Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury metropolitan area|Salisbury, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Salisbury-Ocean Pines, Maryland Combined Statistical Area. The city is the commercial hub of the Delmarva Peninsula and is sometimes called "the Crossroads of Delmarva". Salisbury's location at the head of Wicomico River was a major factor in growth. At first it was a small colonial outpost of Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore|Lord Baltimore's. The river was the only navigable waterway leading out to the Chesapeake Bay for early settlers. In 1732, Salisbury became an official port, growing to be second only to Baltimore as the most active seaport in Maryland. Salisbury is located near several major cities: Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore ; Washington, D.C. , Philadelphia , Norfolk, Virginia|Norfolk , Dover, Delaware|Dover , and Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington .

Geography

Salisbury is located at (38.365806, -75.593361). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.6 km²), of which, 11.1 square miles (28.7 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (0.9 km²) of it (3.15%) is water. The city has varying elevation of 17 – 45 ft.

Climate

Salisbury's location on the Atlantic Coastal Plain in Maryland gives it a Humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cool to mild winters.. In July, the average high is 87 °F, the average low 68 °F. In January, the average high is 46 °F, with average low of 28 °F Weather Channel Monthly Temperature Averages for Salisbury, MD Retrieved March 28, 2009. Annual precipitation of 44.8 in of rain, and 11.4 in of snow .

Economy and businesses

Perdue Farms, a multi-national poultry corporation, is headquartered in Salisbury. Other industries in Salisbury include electronic component manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Other notable companies in Salisbury are:
- Sharp Water
- K&L Microwave
- Lorch Microwave
- Toroid Corporation
- Harvard Custom Manufacturing
- Navtrac Inc.
- MaTech Inc.
- Americhem
- Spartech Polycom FCD
- Plymouth Tube
- Silverton Marine
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding
- Tishcon Corporation
- Trinity Sterile
- Sherwood of Salisbury Other major employers in Salisbury include: Salisbury University, Verizon, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, and Pepsi Bottling of Delmarva. Peninsula Regional Medical Center employs more Salisbury residents than any other company, while Perdue Farms is the largest employer headquartered in Salisbury (with a total employment greater than the population of the City of Salisbury). The labor market within 15 miles of Salisbury is 85,000, and at a 30 mile radius 101,000 people. Piedmont Airlines, a regional airline, is headquartered in unincorporated area|unincorporated Wicomico County, Maryland|Wicomico County,"Career Opportunities." ''Piedmont Airlines''. Retrieved on May 20, 2009. on airport grounds near Salisbury."About Piedmont." ''Piedmont Airlines''. Retrieved on May 20, 2009.

Education

Public schools are under the jurisdiction of Wicomico County Public Schools. The city is home to numerous educational facilities. It boasts three high schools, three post secondary institutions, and numerous elementary and middle schools. Additionally, several private institutions maintain academic programs in the city.
Post secondary: Salisbury University is located off U.S. 13 Business in the University-South Neighborhood; Wor-Wic Community College is located off U.S. 50 East outside of Salisbury near Winterplace; Sojourner-Douglass College|Sojourner Douglass College is located in East Salisbury on Truitt Street.
Secondary: Salisbury Baptist Academy, James M. Bennett High School; Parkside High School; Wicomico High School; Salisbury Middle School; Wicomico Middle School; Bennett Middle School; Salisbury Christian School; The Salisbury School; Faith Baptist School.
Elementary: Chipman; Glen Avenue; North Salisbury; Pinehurst; Pemberton; Prince Street; West Salisbury; East Salisbury; Wicomico Day School; The Salisbury School; Salisbury Christian School; St. Frances de Sales (Roman Catholic), Faith Baptist School.

Media

Periodicals

- ''The Daily Times (Salisbury)|The Daily Times''
- ''Wicomico Weekly'' - weekly publication of the ''Daily Times''
- ''Metropolitan Magazine'' - monthly magazine
- ''Delmarva Youth'' - bimonthly magazine

Radio

Television

- WBOC-TV|WBOC Channel 16, DT 21.1 CBS
- WBOC-DT2 (Fox 21 Delmarva) DT 21.2 Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox
- WMDT Channel 47, DT 53.1 American Broadcasting Company|ABC
- WMDT-DT2 (The CW 3 Delmarva) DT 53.2 The CW Television Network|The CW
- Maryland Public Television|WCPB Channel 28, DT 58.1 & 58.2 Public Broadcasting Service|PBS -- additional subchannels 58.3-58.5
- PAC14 Public Access Channel 14 - Local Government & Public Interest (Comcast)

Culture

Salisbury is the largest city on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The calendar of annual events emphasizes the region's focus on the outdoors. Additionally, the city and county maintain numerous parks for residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Scholars and performers associated with Salisbury University contribute greatly to quality of life. Museums and other historic facilities offer a respite from daily hustle. These include: Salisbury University Arboretum; Salisbury Zoo; Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art; Arthur W. Perdue Stadium; Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture; Chipman Cultural Center; Poplar Hill Mansion; Port of Salisbury Marina; Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Salisbury and Wicomico County also maintain numerous parks within the metropolitan jurisdictionCity of Salisbury Park List Retrieved March 27, 2008. These parks include: City Park, Comfort Safety Zone Playground, Doverdale Park and Playground, Elizabeth W. Woodcock Park and Playground, Jeannete Chipman Playground (fully handicapped accessible), Lake Street Park and Playground, Newtown Park, Newtown - Camden Tot Lot Park and Playground, Waterside Park and Playground, Schumaker Pond, Pemberton Historical Park, Parker Athletic Complex, The River Walk.

Sports

Salisbury has a rich history of supporting baseball. The Eastern Shore Baseball League was headquartered there; two franchises—the Salisbury Cardinals and the Salisbury Indians -- called the city home. Today, the Delmarva Shorebirds represent the town in the South Atlantic League. The Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame is housed at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The Shorebirds are a Single-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Salisbury also is home to Division 3 Salisbury_University#NCAA_athletics|Salisbury Seagulls. The Seagulls have been dominant in Football, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse with Lacrosse winning multiple NCAA National Titles. Seagull Stadium hosts the university's football team while Maggs Gymnasium hosts the basketball team. Salisbury also hosts the Wicomico Stallions, a minor league football team.

Cityscape

Salisbury's oldest neighborhoods boast Federal, Georgian, and Victorian architecture. The city also has rapidly expanding areas of town homes, sprawling suburbs, and big box strip malls. Each neighborhood attracts distinct demographics. Several 55 and older communities have been constructed in the last decade.
Neighborhoods:Salisbury Police Department Neighborhood Crime Statistics Retrieved on March 27, 2008. Church St Area, Downtown, Harbor Pointe, Mt Hermon Rd, North End (Business), Park Area, Pinehurst, Smith St Area, Westside, Doverdale Area, Eastside, Johnson Lake Area, Newtown, North - Industrial, Princeton Area, Rt 13 South, University - South

Events

- Critical Mass - Second Wednesday of the month 5:30pm in front of Guerrieri University Center
- Victorian Tea - Each February at Poplar Hill Mansion
- Salisbury Festival - Held at End of April or Beginning of Spring by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
- Pork in the Park - A three day Pork BBQ Festival, held the third weekend of April, at Winterplace Park
- Salisbury Community Band - Offers 6 summer concerts on Sunday evenings in June and July from the Bandstand at City Park
- Purnell-Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament - Held each August at Salisbury University
- Sea Gull Century - Cycle 100 km of Maryland's Eastern Shore each October
- Autumn Wine Festival - Held the third weekend in October at Pemberton Park
- Christmas Parade - Held the first Sunday of each December, sponsored by the Salisbury Jaycees
- Yuletide Open House - Celebrate the holidays at historic Poplar Hill Mansion in Newtown each December

Organizations

Community participation through various groups fosters friendliness and betterment. Organizations that sponsor events within the city include: Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce; The Salisbury Junior Chamber of Commerce (aka Salisbury Jaycees); Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore; Salisbury Chorale; Salisbury Community Band; Salisbury Symphony Orchestra; Wicomico Players; Peace Alliance of the Lower Shore. Several churches within the community also boast impressive musical programs, notably Wicomico Presbyterian Church and Asbury United Methodist Church.

Religion

Salisbury is home to Beth Israel Congregation (Salisbury, Maryland)|Beth Israel Congregation, an egalitarian Conservative Judaism|Conservative synagogue founded in 1925.Wicomico County MD Council Minutes, June 20, 2006.

Sister cities

- '''Salisbury''', United Kingdom
- '''Tartu''', Estonia

Transportation

Roads

Salisbury is served by two major highways - U.S. Route 13 in Maryland|U.S. Route 13, one of the major north-south routes of the Delmarva Peninsula, and U.S. Route 50 in Maryland|U.S. Route 50, one of the major east-west routes on the peninsula. U.S. 13 connects Salisbury to Dover, Delaware and Norfolk, Virginia and is known as the Ocean Highway, while U.S. 50 serves as the main route between the Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore/Washington D.C.|Washington region and many of the major cities in the Delmarva, including Ocean City, Maryland|Ocean City; it is known as the Ocean Gateway. U.S. 13 and U.S. 50 originally ran through the central business district, but have been subsequently rerouted onto the Salisbury Bypass, a 3/4 beltway around the city that allows through traffic on U.S. 13 and U.S. 50 to bypass the downtown area; earlier routes of both highways are now U.S. Route 13 Business (Salisbury, Maryland)|U.S. Route 13 Business and U.S. Route 50 Business (Salisbury, Maryland)|U.S. Route 50 Business. Earlier still, U.S. 13 was routed along Division Street and U.S. 50 along Main Street. The city is also served by Maryland Route 12, a rural highway that connects Salisbury to the town of Snow Hill, Maryland|Snow Hill and U.S. Route 113, and Maryland Route 349, a rural highway that connects Salisbury to Nanticoke, Maryland|Nanticoke and Quantico, Maryland|Quantico.

Air and sea

The city is served by daily scheduled commercial airline service at the Wicomico Regional Airport. Additionally, the Port of Salisbury offers respite for recreational boaters and commercial tug boats. Salisbury's navigable stop, on the Wicomico River, is the second largest and second busiest commercial port in Maryland.DelmarvaNow.com - Dredging Funding Concerns Raised. Retrieved on April 18, 2009.

Public transportation

The city is also served by Shore Transit, which provides local bus service throughout the city, and also services points outside the city within the tri-county area, such as Ocean_City,_Maryland#Transportation|Ocean City's public transportation system. The major transfer point is on Calvert Street, in downtown Salisbury.Shore Transit Wicomico County Destinations. Retrieved on July 18, 2008. Fares are with no free transfers. Special discounts are given to senior citizens, and children under 42" ride free. Additionally, in July 2008, a seven-day pass was introduced for all riders. As of December 2008, the transit system has 5 lines throughout the city:
- Route 22 Blue: West Salisbury
- Route 22 Green: Southeast Salisbury - access to Peninsula Regional Medical Center
- Route 22 Orange: North Salisbury - access to The Centre at Salisbury and Wal-Mart
- Route 22 Pink: South Salisbury and Fruitland - access to Wal-Mart
- Route 22 Purple: East Salisbury - access to Wor-Wic Community College Shore Transit also connects to other points outside of the city:
- Route 1: Princess Anne, Maryland|Princess Anne, Westover, Maryland|Westover, and Crisfield, Maryland|Crisfield,
- Route 2: Princess Anne, Maryland|Princess Anne and Delmar, Maryland|Delmar
- Route 3: Princess Anne and Crisfield, limited service on Sundays only
- Route 11 and 21: Ocean City, Maryland|Ocean City and Pocomoke City, Maryland|Pocomoke City

Notable people from Salisbury

- Eric Brittingham, bass guitarist for Cinderella (band)
- James Cannon Jr., bishop for the Methodist Episcopal Church, born in Salisbury November 13, 1864.
- Ryan J. Davis, director & progressive activist
- Alexis Denisof, actor
- John Glover (actor)|John Glover, actor
- Fernando Guerrero (boxer)|Fernando GuerreroSaddoBoxing.com Spotlight - Fernando Guerrero. Retrieved April 18, 2009, professional boxer
- Linda Hamilton, actress
- William Humphreys Jackson, Maryland Congressman from 1901-1905 & 1907-1909.
- Bruce Howard (baseball)|Bruce Howard, MLB pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, and Chicago Whitesox.
- Frank Perdue, businessman
- Jessica Lee Rose, actress who gained fame through the online soap opera, lonelygirl15 broadcast on YouTube
- Davis R. Ruark, Wicomico County State's Attorney
- Paul Sarbanes, U.S. Senator
- Mike Seidel, meteorologist at The Weather Channel since 1992
- Kevin Shaffer, NFL football player with the Chicago Bears.

References

- Richard W. Cooper, "History and Facts of Salisbury, Maryland."
- Poplar Hill Mansionhttp://www.poplarhillmansion.org

External links

- Salisbury City Website
- Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
- Salisbury Jaycees Category:Settlements established in 1732 Category:Cities in Maryland Category:Wicomico County, Maryland Category:Salisbury, Maryland| Category:Port settlements in the United States Category:Chesapeake Bay Category:County seats in Maryland Category:Salisbury metropolitan area

Related Images

- Delmarva Shorebirds' mascot, Sherman, in the seats of Perdue Stadium.
- Frank Perdue founder of Perdue Farms was a Salisbury native.

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