Maryland Route 347

Maryland Route 347 (MD 347) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Maryland. The state highway runs 6.92 miles (11.14 km) from MD 349 in Quantico north to U.S. Route 50 (US 50) in Hebron. MD 347 was constructed as a modern highway in Hebron in the mid-1910s. The remainder of the highway was constructed in the late 1920s.

Maryland Route 347
Maryland Route 347 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by MDSHA
Length6.92 mi[1] (11.14 km)
Existed1927–present
Tourist
routes		 Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
Major junctions
South end MD 349 in Quantico
  MD 670 in Hebron
North end US 50 in Hebron
Location
CountiesWicomico
Highway system
← MD 346→ MD 348

Route description
View north along MD 347 at MD 349 in Quantico

MD 347 begins at an intersection with MD 349 (Nanticoke Road) in Quantico. The state highway heads north as two-lane undivided Quantico Road past scattered residences and Westside Primary School. After veering northwest at Catchpenny Road, MD 347 crosses Quantico Creek and passes through the historic center of Quantico. The state highway leaves Quantico after a sharp turn to the northeast at Old Athol Road and passes through farmland. Upon arriving in the town of Hebron, the highway passes Westside Intermediate School and the historic home St. Giles. Within Hebron, MD 347 is known as Main Street and intersects MD 670 (Lillian Street). After leaving Hebron, the state highway continues northeast as Hebron Road, crossing Rewastico Creek before reaching its northern terminus at US 50 (Ocean Gateway).[1][2]

History

The portion of MD 347 between Hebron and what is now US 50 was completed as a state-aid road by 1915.[3] The next segment completed was from MD 349 to the center of Quantico by 1926.[4][5] MD 347 was completed between Hebron and Quantico by 1930.[6]

Junction list

The entire route is in Wicomico County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Quantico0.000.00 MD 349 (Nanticoke Road) – Whitehaven, Salisbury, NanticokeSouthern terminus
Hebron5.889.46 MD 670 east (Lillian Street)Western terminus of MD 670
6.9211.14 US 50 (Ocean Gateway) – Cambridge, SalisburyNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also
  •  Maryland Roads portal

References
  1. Highway Information Services Division (December 31, 2013). Highway Location Reference. Maryland State Highway Administration. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
  2. Google (2010-04-21). "Maryland Route 347" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  3. Weller, O.E.; Parran, Thomas; Miller, W.B.; Perry, John M.; Ramsay, Andrew; Smith, J. Frank (May 1916). Annual Reports of the State Roads Commission of Maryland (1912–1915 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission. p. 126. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  4. Mackall, John N.; Darnall, R. Bennett; Brown, W.W. (January 1927). Annual Reports of the State Roads Commission of Maryland (1924–1926 ed.). Baltimore: Maryland State Roads Commission. p. 26. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
  5. Maryland Geological Survey (1927). Map of Maryland: Showing State Road System and State Aid Roads (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.
  6. Maryland Geological Survey (1930). Map of Maryland Showing State Road System: State Aid Roads and Improved County Road Connections (Map). Baltimore: Maryland Geological Survey.

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