One of the oldest settlements in Maryland is a small tidewater community on the Eastern Shore named Hoopers Island. Land was patented there in 1659; and families who owned the original plantations have continued to reside there for generations. Economic changes in the 18th century contributed to both isolation and a unique style of life. By the late 19th century; farmers had turned to the sea to make their living; and the community became known for its seafood. Island watermen continue to harvest the products of the Chesapeake; and local factories deliver seafood daily throughout the region. Hoopers Island today; however; has a different look than it did even 50 years ago. The high school has been transformed into a fine restaurant; and an old marine railway has become a modern boatyard and marina. While the native population has declined; others have retired to the area; and the island is becoming a vacation destination.
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