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Denton

the seat of Caroline County, is steeped in history.

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Welcome to Denton!

Denton, the seat of Caroline County, is steeped in history. The Town began as a tiny settlement on the Choptank River about 1781. It quickly became a trade center for a fairly wide agricultural area. In the days when commerce between the Eastern Shore and Baltimore was chiefly by water, Denton Wharf on the Choptank River was a busy loading point. Today, Denton still welcomes commerce. Located on the river, the charming town is a perfect place to live and work. Come see our “treasures”, relax and enjoy shopping and dining in our downtown.

Breaking News

HISTORIC REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING – The Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2019, has been cancelled.

Denton Alternate Planning Commission Vacancy – Click here for details

8/6/19 – Please Note: Legion Rd. and 5th Ave. will be partially under construction. You may need to take an alternate route to Food Lion area for the next few days. Thank you for your patience.

Upcoming Events

YMCA – ELR Open House – August 23
08/17/2019

Caroline Summerfest – 2019

Click here for the official Caroline Summerfest website.

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Denton News!

08/09/2019

YMCA ELR Open House – August 23
07/24/2019

Caroline Summerfest – Aug. 16 & 17 2019
07/24/2019

Maryland Tax-Free Shopping Week, Aug. 11-17.
06/26/2019

Council Meeting Cancelled
Please note, the July 11th Town Council Meeting has been cancelled. Please join
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06/06/2019

2018 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report – Denton.
Click the center of the report for all 3 pages.
06/06/2019

Open Air Market – 2nd Saturdays 10a.m.-3p.m.
05/31/2019

Boat Ramp Temporary Closure – Week of June 10th.
Attention Boaters… The week of June 10th the Crouse Park boat ramp
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05/14/2019

Third Thursday Events at the Culinary School – May – Oct, 2019
Visit the Chesapeake Culinary School on Third Thursday s (May-Oct) for extended hours and specials.
Make sure to check out Downtown Denton as well as restaurants and shops are open with specials and extended ours. Along with corn hole tournaments and live free music.
05/10/2019

May Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2019, has been cancelled.
05/10/2019

June 8, 2019 – YMCA 175th Anniversary Vol. Event
05/06/2019

News from Caroline Economic Development
04/18/2019

CC Public Schools Hosts – Strategic Planning Community Focus Group Meeting