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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

Planning Commission Alternate Vacancy

June Planning Commission Meeting – The Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2019, has been cancelled.

June Historic & Architectural Review Commission Meeting – The meeting scheduled for June 19, 2019, has been cancelled.

Upcoming Events

05/11/2019

2019 Police Unity Bike Tour – May 11th
Spring Thing – May 11th

A free community art event in Denton’s Arts & Entertainment District with something
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Denton News!

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
04/16/2019

Trash Truck Issues – April 16.
Trash Truck Issues… Sorry for the delay in your trash pickup today, the
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03/21/2019

Social Security Alerts Public About Telephone Scheme.
03/21/2019

Denton Little League Opening Day Parade – April 6th
02/06/2019

ESLC Mainstreaming Sea Level Rise Report
The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) has released a new report to assist
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