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Pomona is a small, quiet place in Kent County, Maryland, in the United States. It's not an official town or city, but it's a community where people live.

Discovering Pomona

Pomona is located where two roads meet: MD-289, also known as Quaker Neck Road, and Pomona Road. It's about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) southwest of a larger town called Chestertown.

The Famous Country Store

One of the most special things about Pomona is its old country store. This store is the very last one of its kind left in all of Kent County!

Clark's Conveniency: A Historic Spot

The country store in Pomona is called Clark's Conveniency. It's so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's recognized as a place with special historical value that should be protected. Imagine a place where people have shopped and gathered for many, many years!

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