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Kent Narrows

Coordinates: 38°58′19″N 76°14′50″W / 38.97194°N 76.24722°W / 38.97194; -76.24722
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The Kent Narrows, also known as Kent Island Narrows and to local residents simply as the Narrows, is a waterway that connects the Chester River with the Eastern Bay and also separates Kent Island from the Delmarva Peninsula. It runs through the community of Kent Narrows, Maryland. The Kent Narrows was originally shallow and surrounded by marsh. A causeway was built across it in 1826, but was removed in 1876 when the channel was dredged.[1] Today the Kent Narrows continues to be dredged regularly. The area has traditionally been a location for seafood packing and restaurants.

Bridges

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Several bridges, both part of roads and the Queen Anne's Railroad, have crossed the Kent Narrows in the past. Currently, two road bridges cross the Kent Narrows.

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References

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  1. ^ Ruffner, Jennifer Gayman. "History of Kent Island". The Complete Guide to Kent Island. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  2. ^ Combs, Hannah (May 24, 2018). "Kent Narrows Bridge dedicated to R. Clayton Mitchell Jr". Kent County News. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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38°58′19″N 76°14′50″W / 38.97194°N 76.24722°W / 38.97194; -76.24722