Hurlock Business Directory

Hurlock is Dorchester County's industrial and commercial hub for the northern part of the county, with a population of around 2,070. The town grew rapidly after intersecting rail lines arrived in the late 1800s, leading to its incorporation in 1892 and the lasting motto "On track since 1892." That railroad heritage shaped Hurlock into a shipping point for the region's agricultural and poultry products, an identity that continues today through major employers including Perdue Farms, Amick Farms, and B&G Foods. A 97-acre industrial park, established in 1987 and designated a Maryland Enterprise Zone in 1989, supports manufacturing and trucking businesses alongside the town's food-processing base. Hurlock's small downtown offers local restaurants and shops, while residents typically travel to nearby Cambridge or Easton for larger retail and grocery needs. The Hurlock Free Library, the second-oldest library on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the restored Hurlock Train Station Museum preserve the town's railroad-era character even as poultry processing and manufacturing now anchor its economy.