Secretary Business Directory

Secretary is a small Dorchester County town of roughly 450 residents on the Warwick River, incorporated in 1900. Named for Henry Sewall, an early secretary of the Province of Maryland, the town historically supported canning operations before settling into its current character as a quiet residential and agricultural community. The town maintains a Main Street commercial district with a handful of local businesses and services. Secretary Volunteer Fire Company and a community park serve residents, while agriculture and small contracting define the surrounding economic base.