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 The
village of Berlin began in the 1790s around the original, 300
acre, land grant of 1677 that became Burley Plantation. It
is believed that the name Berlin was derived from a contraction
of "Burleigh Inn" a tavern at the crossroads of the
Philadelphia Post Road and Sinepuxent Road.
Main
Street was originally part of the path connecting the Assateague
Indians with the neighboring Pocomoke tribe. In colonial times
the path became the Philadelphia Post Road, the main route up
the Shore to the commerce centers to the North and west. In the
early 1900s, Berlin was known as a pleasant rest stop for travelers
on their way to the small coastal village of Ocean City MD. At one
time, it boasted more overnight accommodations than Ocean City.
The
town's residential areas preserve nearly two centuries of architectural
heritage from the Federal, Victorian and American schools of
architecture. Many of the historic homes are graced by mature
shade trees and shrubs. Magnolias, sycamores, tulip poplars,
bald cypress and ginkgo trees add to the beauty of Berlin's peaceful
streets.
The
Town has undergone considerable revitalization of its historic
downtown commercial district since the late 1980s, through a
joint effort between the public and private sectors. The downtown
and adjacent historic district are listed on the National Register
of Historic Place, as are several individual buildings. The Town
is designated by the State of Maryland as a "Main Street
Community" in recognition of its revitalization progress.
Berlin
(accent on the first syllable) has all the special character
of the southern Eastern Shore. Harmonious rows of red brick buildings
line Berlin's downtown Main Street offering a number of antique,
jewelry, and gift shops as well as several excellent restaurants.
Berlin
is located in Worcester County, Maryland's only county bordering
the Atlantic Ocean. Just 7 miles from Ocean City MD, we offer the
best of both worlds - fine dining, and shopping, in a peaceful,
historic setting - all within minutes of the Ocean City MD beach. READ THE WIKIPEDIA CONTENT FOR BERLIN MD
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