SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Southern Maryland has no shortage of history, but some of its most interesting stories are easy to overlook.
From a former state capital to an oyster industry that once supplied a huge portion of the world’s harvest, these five facts might surprise even longtime locals.
1. St. Mary’s City Was Maryland’s First Capital
Before Annapolis became Maryland’s capital, that title belonged to St. Mary’s City.
According to the Maryland State Archives, St. Mary’s City was the first seat of Maryland’s colonial government after the colony was founded in 1634…