Harmony, Maryland facts for kids

Harmony is a small, quiet place in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a town or city.

Harmony is mostly known as the spot where two state roads, Route 16 and Route 578, meet on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Its first name was Fowling Creek, named after a nearby stream that flows into the Choptank River.

What is Harmony Like Today?

Harmony is a very small community. You can find a country store there, which even has one gas pump. There is also a church and a local stand where farmers sell fresh produce. The area around Harmony is mostly farmland.

Farming in Harmony

The soil in Harmony is sandy. This means farmers often need to use irrigation to water their crops. Irrigation is a way of supplying water to land or crops to help them grow.

Farmers in Harmony grow many different "cash crops." These are crops grown to be sold for money. Some popular crops include sweet corn, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and squash. Many farms also have chicken houses. These help farmers earn extra income.

Harmony's Rich History

Harmony has a long history, with different groups of people settling there over time.

Early Settlers and Newcomers

The first families to settle in Harmony came from England in the early 1700s. Names like Towers, Todd, and Wyddel were among these original settlers. You can still see these names on old maps, like the 1875 Map of Caroline County. One of the oldest farms in the county, Wyddels Venture, was started by these early families.

Later, after the Civil War (which ended in 1865), many farmers of German descent moved to the Harmony area. They helped the community grow and thrive. You might still see last names like Mueller, Kraus, Thomas, Steenken, and Worm in the area today.

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