Delmarva also known as the eastern shore is a peninsula on the east coast of the united states east of the capital washington dc it s made up of delaware and parts of maryland and virginia to the north it is bordered by the states of pennsylvania and new jersey the name is a portmanteau of delaware maryland and the abbreviation for virginia va. The delmarva peninsula is a significant peninsula on the eastern coastline of the united states one occupied by the entire state of delaware and portions of maryland and virginia thus its name del mar va the peninsula is just over 183 miles in length and nearly 71 miles wide. Delmarva peninsula map and information page.
See more ideas about delmarva peninsula eastern shore shores. Jul 12 2020 life on the area spanning 14 counties and 3 states celebrating delaware and the eastern shore of maryland and virginia. The area is rich in culture and history making it a great travel destination for anyone who s looking to soak up the local culture.
Eastern shore the eastern shore region is maryland s part of the delmarva peninsula which is shared with delaware and virginia s eastern shore. It is a long narrow peninsula within the larger delmarva peninsula extending south from the maryland part connected to the rest of virginia only by a bridge at the south end. Eastern shore the eastern shore region is virginia s part of the delmarva peninsula which is shared with delaware and maryland s eastern shore.
In width it ranges from 70 miles 113 km near its center to 12 miles 19 km at the isthmus on its northern edge to less near. The delmarva peninsula or simply delmarva is a large peninsula on the east coast of the united states occupied by the vast majority of the state of delaware and parts of the eastern shore regions of maryland and virginia the peninsula is 170 miles 274 km long.
