A historical marker for the Pocomoke Indian Nation is unveiled in Worcester County

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – A historical marker unveiled in Pocomoke City as part of American Indian Heritage Month. The event took place at the Worcester County Visitor Center in Pocomoke.

Buddy Howard of the Pocomoke Indian Nation said the marker was all about bringing back life on the shore from years ago.  “We want to acknowledge those individuals who passed, and whose shoulders they stand on.”

The Pocomoke Indian Nation and the Maryland Department of Transportation were in on the presentation. The marker acknowledges the tribe’s homeland in Worcester County.

Mary Beth Carozza, a Maryland State Senator, believes a clear understanding of your community is crucial. “One way we fight to protect our rural farming and fishing way of life is understanding our history.”

WMDT captured the special moment when Chief Norris Howard received a signed Governor’s award. Here is a word-for-word excerpt, as state officials gave Chief Norris the plaque.

“For meriting our great trust and respect, awarding you the Governor’s Citation of appreciation for outstanding services to the citizens and state of Maryland.”

The Pocomoke Tribe invited some guests to the ceremony. Chief Donna Abbott of the Dorchester County Nause-Wai-Wash Band of Indians attended the ceremony. Chief Abbott tells WMDT, the marker puts important history at the forefront.

“For so many years, our history and all the indigenous history have been put on the back burner or brushed aside.”

Senator Carozza ended her speech by saying more positive actions like this are needed in this part of the state. “It’s about sharing the joy of being in the greatest part of the entire state.