Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Cecil and Harford Counties
The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Heritage Area
encompasses nearly 45,000 acres in Cecil and Harford Counties.
It is over 12 miles in length, extending from just north of the
Conowingo Dam to the head of the Chesapeake Bay along both sides
of the Susquehanna River. It is an area rich in historical and
cultural resources, a prime example of an unspoiled natural
environment with much scenic beauty. The historic places located
within the heritage area's boundary include the City of Havre de
Grace, the Village of Darlington, and Susquehanna State Park in
Harford County and the Towns of Perryville and Port Deposit in
Cecil County. Major recreational attractions include Susquehanna
State Park, Conowingo Dam Fishing Park, and water sports on the
Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. The concept of a greenway
along the shores of the Lower Susquehanna River in Cecil and
Harford Counties began in 1992. With the creation of the
Maryland Heritage Preser