Queenstown

Queenstown’s story begins with its role as an early county seat. The town’s history dates its establishment to 1707 and the frame portion of the old courthouse to 1708. Later brick additions and a restoration completed in 1979 make the building a place to read several periods of local life together.

A creek town with a transport history

Steamboats once connected Queenstown with travel and trade on the Chester River and toward Baltimore. Today, the old courthouse is a historic attraction with scheduled openings. Confirm a tour date with the town before planning to enter; the historic streets and the courthouse interior offer different kinds of visits.

Know the landing rules

For water access, the town’s 2026 Skipjack Cove notice matters: permits are limited to residents or property owners within Queenstown’s incorporated limits. Vehicles parking or launching there need the town-issued permit. A Queen Anne’s County landing permit is not valid at that town landing.

Check local notices

Queenstown’s municipal notices cover street work, service changes and public meetings. Read the date and affected streets before making plans; older notices can remain beside current ones. For a specific property, confirm whether it lies within the incorporated town before relying on municipal services or landing eligibility. A Queenstown mailing address alone does not establish that boundary.