Ewell is a waterfront community on Smith Island where daily life rises and falls with the tides of the Chesapeake. Reached by passenger ferries from Crisfield in Somerset County, it offers a rare blend of heritage and quiet, water-laced landscapes. Ospreys wheel overhead, skiffs hum along the creeks, and neighbors still trade stories on docks at day’s end—proof that community is as abundant as blue crabs here.
Nature lovers find extraordinary access to the protected marshes and shorelines of the Martin National Wildlife Refuge, while paddlers and anglers often launch adventures from nearby Janes Island State Park. To dive into local history and watermen culture, the Smith Island Cultural Center & Museum showcases artifacts, island traditions, and the story behind Maryland’s official state dessert, the Smith Island Cake. Sunsets over the flats feel cinematic, and golf carts and boats outnumber cars—a welcome reset from mainland pace.
Families are served by Somerset County Public Schools, with many services and appointments handled on the mainland in Princess Anne or via the harbor at the City of Crisfield. Ferry schedules and island visitor details are reliably shared by Visit Somerset County.
Considering a move or a sale in Ewell? Agent Pronto can introduce you to an experienced local real estate agent who knows the waters, the seasons, and the market—whether you’re buying your first island cottage or listing a longtime family home.