A couple of weeks ago my mom and I set out to explore Maryland’s Lower Susquehanna Scenic Byway. This beautiful road started at the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace where the river meets the Chesapeake Bay. From there, we headed on to the old 19th century Lock Keeper’s House which stands watch over what was once the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. On to Susquehanna State Park where we explored the historic village of Rock Run with its working grist mill and old Jersey toll house. We learned about the life of Confederate Brigadier General James Archer who grew up in the Archer Mansion overlooking the river. Crossing over at the Conowingo Dam, we cruised into the fascinating old town of Port Deposit before winding up in Perryville where the Principio Furnace and Rodgers Tavern offered up a final dose of history for the day. Standing on the west bank of the Susquehanna River we watched the sun set before turning our headlights towards home. It was a beautiful day cruising the wonderful Lower Susquehanna Scenic Byway in northeast Maryland and I hope you enjoy these photos I took along the way.

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Scenic Byway Sign

Concord Point Light in Havre de Grace

Havre de Grace Waterfront

Fall Colors in Havre de Grace

Along the Waterfront in Havre de Grace

The Lighthouse Keeper’s House in Havre de Grace

Where the Susquehanna Meets the Bay

Havre de Grace War Memorial

The Lock Keeper’s House and Museum

Auto Bridge

Train Bridge

The Lock Keeper’s House on the Canal

Archer Mansion

Rock Run Grist Mill

Along the Byway in Susquehanna State Park

The Jersey Tollhouse

Susquehanna State Park

Along the Tracks in Port Deposit

Port Deposit

Port Deposit Shadow Self-Portrait

Principio Furnace

Susquehanna State Park

Concord Point Lighthouse

Rodgers Tavern in Perryville

Dusk in Perryville

Rodgers Tavern in Perryville at Dusk

A Beautiful End to a Beautiful Day on the Byway

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