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Talbot County Courthouse

Talbot County Courthouse

Founded in 1710, Easton serves as the county seat.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

This St. Michaels museum celebrates our maritime heritage.

Tilghman Island

Tilghman Island

Crab baskets line the docks in Knapps Narrows after watermen deliver their catch.

Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

Oxford-Bellevue Ferry

A ferry has been running this route since 1683.

Wheat Harvest

Wheat Harvest

Agriculture anchors the Talbot County economy.

St. Michaels Harbor

St. Michaels Harbor

Talbot County has more than 600 miles of shoreline.

Douglass Statue

Douglass Statue

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County.

About Talbot County

Talbot County is located in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Founded around 1661, it's named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Lord Baltimore and the first proprietary governor of Maryland.

Today, the county is home to the charming towns of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels and Trappe. With more than 600 miles of shoreline, Talbot County is a terrific place to live, work and play.


Meeting Videos and Agendas

Talbot County Council and Planning Commission meetings are recorded and be viewed online by clicking here. Agendas are also available when applicable.

Meeting Videos

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • Board of Appeals Meeting
    September 25, 6:30pm
    [details]

    For the meeting agenda, visit Planning and Zoning/Board of Appeals website.

  • Talbot County Council Meeting
    September 26, 5:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Bradley Meeting Room located in the South Wing, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington Street, Easton.  The meeting is open to the public.

    For Agenda and Video click here

  • Talbot County Council meeting with municipalities
    October 3, 5:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot County Council will be meeting with elected officials and staff from the municipalities of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels and Trappe on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library - Easton branch, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton.  The meeting is open to the public.

  • Planning Commission Meeting
    October 4, 9:00am
    [details]

    For Meeting details visit Planning and Zoning website for meeting Agenda.

    For Agenda and Video click here

  • Talbot County Council Meeting
    October 10, 6:00pm
    [details]

    The Talbot County Council will be meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Bradley Meeting Room located in the South Wing, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington Street, Easton.  The meeting is open to the public.

    For Agenda and Video click here

  • Talbot County Tourism Board
    October 11, 8:30am
    [details]
    For meeting details, please see https://www.talbotworks.org/talbot-county-tourism-board
  • Board of Appeals Meeting
    October 16, 6:30pm
    [details]

    Meeting Agenda is posted on the County's website under Planning and Zoning / Board of Appeals.

  • Short Term Rental Board Meeting
    October 19, 1:00pm
    [details]

    Visit Talbot County Planning and Zoning website for STR Meeting Agenda.

  • Short Term Rental Board Meeting
    October 19, 1:00pm
    [details]

    Visit Talbot County Planning and Zoning website for STR Meeting Agenda.