Crisfield, Maryland

About Crisfield

Set in the southeastern part of Maryland, Crisfield is a small town counting 2,531 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Crisfield is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,455 residents per square mile.

📰 Crisfield News Today

• Two men arrested in Crisfield for gun and drug charges WBOC TV · Aug 8
• Crisfield Man Charged After Stabbing on Somers Cove Eastern Shore Undercover · Aug 14
• Why Crisfield? "Because the need is still there" Mennonite Disaster Service · Jun 23
• Wicomico County Man Indicted for Theft of More Than $670,000 from Crisfield American Legion Post 16 Following Maryland State Police Investigation Maryland.gov · Jan 16
• Photos from Crisfield High School's 2026 commencement DelmarvaNow.com · Jun 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Crisfield Unique

• The only place in America named Crisfield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Crisfield

• Cafe Milano Pizza & Pasta
• Capt. Tyler's Crabhouse & Tiki Bar
• Captain's Carry Out
• Fisherman's Grille
• Linton's Seafood
• Nenita's Frozen Gourmet Delights
• Something Crabby — seafood
• The Cove
• The Crab Place
• The Getaway

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum · Museum
• Nature Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Crisfield

• Cedar Island Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Chesapeake Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Janes Island State Park reviews ★
• Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Crisfield County Club, Inc. Conservation Reserve Enhancement · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Crisfield Historic District reviews ★
• Crisfield Municipal Park reviews ★
• Wellington Beach and Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Crisfield

• Carter G Woodson Elementary
• Crisfield Academy and High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Crisfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities