Town of North East, Maryland North East, MD. is nested at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, only 50 miles from either Philadelphia or Baltimore. Settled prior to 1700 and incorporated in 1850, North East offers warmth and charm to those who visit its many attractions. An example is the Day Basket Factory, which prides itself in making some of the same baskets with some of the same tools used in 1876 when it was established by the Day brothers. More information about our attractions is available under Sites to See . Main Street in North East is in the process of a renaissance - offering many attractive antique shops with treasures from the past, crafts and collectible shops, as well as restaurants for casual dining.
Industrial growth is also alive in North East.
A short distance past the Commerce Center is the main campus for Cecil Community College. Many excellent tourist attractions exist within the town limits including St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church, dating back to the 1700's. The graveyard surrounding the church is one of the oldest in Maryland and contains graves of Susquehannock Indians dating back to the 1600's. North East is proud to be the home to the Upper Bay Museum which preserves the heritage of the commercial and recreational hunter. The park includes picnic pavilions, a volleyball court, numerous benches, and a paved walkway with plenty of parking.