Historic Stevensville is a national historic district situated in downtown Stevensville, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. If you are traveling east from Annapolis, cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and take the first exit towards Romancoke Road and turn left at the light. Drive about one mile and turn right onto Love Point Road. Continue driving until you see the Historic Stevensville signs. Love Point Road, Cockey Lane and East Main Street form a triangle containing almost 100 historic sights listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.
The charming town derived its name after James and Charles Stevens sold two large farms in 1850. The town developed into dwellings, churches, stores, a doctor’s office, a post office, and a hotel. With a location at the hub of the steamboat trade system, it prospered by serving both sides of the Chesapeake Bay. Once the railroad arrived in 1910, townspeople found themselves needing two schools, four doctor's offices, blacksmith and sawmill.
Old Stevensville Post Office
Located on Love Point Road, the Old Stevensville Post Office serves as the headquarters for the Kent Island Heritage Society. The honeysuckle yellow building is considered to be a "shot-gun" style and was in full operation until about 1950. Locals often gathered at the Post Office to share the day's news.
Stevensville Train Depot
Originally built on Old Love Point Road, the Stevensville Train Depot has been fully restored and moved to Cockey Lane. In its day, this station served the Queen Anne's County Railroad.
Cray House
The unusual "post-and-plank" frame of Cray House make this home an interesting historical structure. The home, also on Cockey Lane, was actually erected in the early 1800s, before Stevensville became a true town.
Kent Island Federation of the Arts, Inc. -KIFA
A perky pink home has been re-cycled into Kent Island Federation of the Arts, Inc. and provides a platform for local artists to display their work. It serves as both gallery and studio space, hosting art shows and art instruction throughout the year. KIFA is a non-profit organization that strives to expand the cultural and artistic climate for the community and schools within Queen Anne's County.
Rustico
Here's a big city restaurant serving quality cuisine with a local following. In a town with few restaurants worth boasting about, Rustico is a real find.
Stevensville Antiques
A collection of antique dealers with well preserved items from yesteryear sell their wares at Stevensville Antiques, on Love Point Road. It is one of Maryland's hidden treasures and is regarded as Kent Island's finest antique multi-dealer shop.
Life Elements Yoga Studio
Find retreat and rejuvenation at Life Elements Yoga Studio located in Market Square. Life Elements offers asana (posture practice), pranayama (breath work), Ayurvedic Consultation and Massage. Asanas at the studio draw from the Ashtanga tradition while incorporating a wide variety of other practices.
Peace of Cake
Scents of Peace could never be sweeter than those that greet you at Peace of Cake , a very young bakery in a very old remodeled home that sits on the corner of Love Point Road. While this wholesome bakery is noted for specialty cakes, locals can be found stopping in to pick up a cup of coffee and a muffin, scone, fruit pastry, fruit tart or another tasty treat.
