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Community Bank of the Chesapeake

A former community bank serving Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware that was merged into Shore United Bank.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Community Bank of the Chesapeake was a United States community bank that operated branches in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. It provided personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and overdraft services. The bank was headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, and was a subsidiary of Shore Bancshares, Inc. Following a merger, its operations were consolidated into Shore United Bank, N.A., which continues to serve the same Mid-Atlantic region under the Shore United Bank brand. The Community Bank of the Chesapeake name is no longer used for active banking operations, and the entity is considered defunct as a separate brand.

History

Community Bank of the Chesapeake was a community bank based in the United States, with operations in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. It built a local banking presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, offering personal and business banking services. The bank was part of Shore Bancshares, Inc., a financial holding company. In a consolidation of Shore Bancshares' banking subsidiaries, Community Bank of the Chesapeake was merged into Shore United Bank, N.A. The combined bank continues to operate under the Shore United Bank name, which traces its history to 1876. As of the merger, the Community Bank of the Chesapeake brand ceased to exist as a separate banking entity.

  • Community Bank of the Chesapeake operated as a community bank in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

  • The bank was merged into Shore United Bank, N.A., ending its separate brand identity.

Products and positioning

Community-focused banking with personal service.

  • Personal Checking and Savings

    Everyday banking accounts for individuals.

  • Business Banking

    Financial services for businesses, including overdraft services.

  • Mortgage and Home Equity Loans

    Lending products for homebuyers and homeowners.

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