Cecil County, MD

Cecil County occupies the northeastern corner of Maryland, bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware to the east, and the upper Chesapeake Bay to the south. Its position at the top of the Bay gives it a different character than the lower Shore counties, with rolling terrain, the Elk and Sassafras Rivers, and proximity to Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Chesapeake City, on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, is a historic boating destination with canal-front dining and antique shopping that draws day-trippers and seasonal boaters. Elk Neck State Park and the Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area provide equestrian trails, hiking, and fishing. Cecil County Public Schools includes two high schools that have received national rankings from US News and World Report. For buyers commuting to Delaware or Philadelphia who want acreage and water access, Cecil County offers a combination of price and location that upper Shore counties cannot match.