State Poet Laureate

In 1959, Maryland established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Lady Brion, appointed in 2024, who will serve a four-year term. 

City and County Poets Laureate 

Emmitsburg

In 2019, Francis Smith became the poet laureate of Emmitsburg, Maryland. Smith will serve a two-year term.

Salisbury 

In 2019, Nancy Mitchell was appointed poet laureate of Salisbury, Maryland. 

Takoma Park 

In 2022, Taylor Johnson was appointed poet laureate of Takoma Park. Johnson will serve a three-year term.