Downtown Denton has been a designated Maryland MainStreet since 1999.

Denton, Maryland, the seat of Caroline County, is steeped in history. The Town began as a tiny settlement on the Choptank River about 1781. It quickly became a trading center for a fairly wide agricultural area. Its industrial plants included vegetable canneries, a basket and crate factory, fertilizer, overalls and pearl button plants. In the days when commerce between the Eastern Shore and Baltimore was chiefly by water, Denton Wharf on the Choptank River was a busy loading point.

Today, Denton is still welcoming commerce. Centrally located on the East Cost, the town is a perfect place for any business, large or small. While in a rural setting, large highways surround the area providing easy access to a full service industrial park. Located on the river, the charming town is a perfect place to live and work offering a variety of housing in a historic rural setting. Come see our "treasures", relax and enjoy shpping and dining in our downtown.