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About Reedville Real Estate
Reedville was named after Captain
Elijah Reed who founded the menhaden industry here. |
More can be learned about the
industry and its value to this county by visiting the Reedville
Fishermen's Museum.
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| Once know as the wealthiest town in
the United States because of the money made from the
menhaden industry, factory owners built their homes along
main street known as "Millionaire's Row" . |
| In 2006 Reedville ranked 3rd in
commercial fishing ports behind Dutch Harbor, AL and
Intracostal City, LA with 372.5 million pounds of product. |
| Reedville is located at the head of
Cockrells Creek along the Western Shore of the Chesapeake
Bay. Visitors enjoy staying in one of the B&B's on main
street and eating in the local eateries where fresh seafood
is always available. |
| The fishermen's museum not only helps
preserve the history but host many annual events and
workshops. |
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