The farming village of Hebron has railroad history
The Eastern Shore town of Hebron sprang up after the construction of the Hebron Train Depot in 1890 and was named after the biblical city by the railroad builders. Once the trains passed through freely, the area quickly became a hub for poultry and dairy farms, lumber mills and shirt factories. Today, locals still find the rural homes and agricultural work around town appealing. “It’s got a nice small-town feel,” says Colby Phippin, a Hebron native and Realtor with Whitehead Real Estate Executives. “Lots of people here are in agriculture for large operation sod farms, some people are in the seed or fertilizer industry, as well as chicken farming, since Perdue is a big employer here.”
Midcentury homes in town, or contemporary homes on large lots farther away
Homes are priced from $130,000 to $600,000, varying by age, square footage and lot size. Buyers can find three-bedroom manufactured homes, midsized Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and ramblers within the town of Hebron and larger New Millennium homes and multi-acre parcels in the expansive farmlands outside the town. “There isn’t a ton of new construction, most of it's from 10 years ago, if anything,” says Phippin. “Most people live in existing homes and do minor remodels here and there.” A drive through Hebron reveals narrow suburban streets, where many homes lie across the road from dense cornfields.
Nearby Wicomico County schools
Wicomico County Public Schools serves Hebron area children. Students can attend Westside Primary, Westside Intermediate, and Mardela Middle/High School, all of which earn B-ratings from Niche. Wicomico County Public Schools emphasizes the importance of language learning and awards eligible students the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy for high proficiency in one or more languages other than English.
Community parks and the historic Hebron Train Depot
Hebron Lions Park is the community’s main green space, with a soccer field and a baseball diamond with bleachers. The smaller Edgewood Park features a playground and an open grass field for a picnic or a game of catch. For history lovers, the Hebron Train Depot still stands today and is maintained by a community nonprofit. They often host first-come, first-serve tours of the depot and the town's past with the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad. With enough donations, the nonprofit hopes to fully restore the depot and make it into a museum.
Hebron Farmers Market offers food to locals and business for artisans
The town organizes the Hebron Farmers Market on Sunday mornings during the summer. This annual tradition, which is only four years old, has helped residents get everything from baked goods to fresh produce and arts and crafts from local artisans. There are also holiday events, like the Hebron Bike Parade, where locals can go for a ride and decorate their bikes in red, white and blue colors for Independence Day.
U.S. Route 50 leads to Eastern Shore cities
Commuters can take U.S. Route 50, locally named Ocean Gateway, just seven miles east to Salisbury or 36 miles east to Ocean City for a day at the beach. Salisbury hosts large Eastern Shore employers such as the Perdue headquarters and Salisbury University.
Salisbury shopping or farm markets close by
Locals can shop at the Food Lion six miles east in Salisbury or choose from one of several local farm stands for fresh goods. Oakley’s Farm Market is stocked with a variety of fruits and veggies, as well as grains and perennial plants. There’s also a corn maze and play area where kids can run around. At Hebron Pizzeria, residents can order a pie with onion rings for carryout.
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