Scotland in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Place of History
Photographed By Don Morfe, March 11, 2012
1. A Place of History Marker
Inscription.
A Place of History. . Point Lookout is a witness to much of our nation’s history. As you survey the vast expanse of Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River, remember those who have come before.
Early Inhabitants , Five thousand years ago, Native Americans first came to this shore, drawn by the natural bounty. The earliest inhabitants were hunters and gatherers; later, the Conoy Piscataway tribe farmed these lands, growing tobacco and corn.
Spanish sailors were the first Europeans to sight the Point in the 1500’s. Then in 1608 Captain John Smith, one of the founders of Jamestown, explored the peninsula.
War and Peace , In times of war, the Point has played a strategic role. In the Revolutionary War and War of 18 12, Americans kept a lookout here for British ships. During the Civil War, it was a Union stronghold.
When Europeans arrived, this area was inhabited by people from the Conoy Piscataway tribe. They grew corn and tobacco while harvesting the Bay’s abundance of oysters, clams, crabs, and fish.
Pottery shards found on the beaches are evidence of Native American use of this site, stretching back many thousands of years.
In times of peace, hotels and resorts have drawn steamer boats of pleasure-seekers from Washington and Baltimore.
A State Park , The State of Maryland now protects the prehistoric, historic and natural treasures of Point Lookout.
Point Lookout is a witness to much of our nation’s history. As you survey the vast expanse of Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River, remember those who have come before.
Early Inhabitants
Five thousand years ago, Native Americans first came to this shore, drawn by the natural bounty. The earliest inhabitants were hunters and gatherers; later, the Conoy Piscataway tribe farmed these lands, growing tobacco and corn.
Spanish sailors were the first Europeans to sight the Point in the 1500’s. Then in 1608 Captain John Smith, one of the founders of Jamestown, explored the peninsula.
War and Peace
In times of war, the Point has played a strategic role. In the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, Americans kept a lookout here for British ships. During the Civil War, it was a Union stronghold.
When Europeans arrived, this area was inhabited by people from the Conoy Piscataway tribe. They grew corn and tobacco while harvesting the Bay’s abundance of oysters, clams, crabs, and fish.
Pottery shards found on the beaches are evidence of Native American use of this site, stretching back many thousands of years.
In times of peace, hotels and resorts have drawn steamer boats of pleasure-seekers from Washington and Baltimore.
A State Park
The State of Maryland now protects the prehistoric,
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historic and natural treasures of Point Lookout.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1608.
Location. 38° 2.49′ N, 76° 19.308′ W. Marker is in Scotland, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. Marker is on Maryland Route 5. This marker has been relocated further south to the parking area of the Point Lookout Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scotland MD 20687, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This marker is now located near the Point Lookout Lighthouse, adjacent to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail marker.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 7, 2013
6. Point Lookout Hotel circa 1930
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 7, 2013
7. The Canoy/Piscataway Tribe
When Europeans arrived, this area was inhabited by people form the Conoy Pascataway tribe. They grew corn and tobacco while harvesting the Bay's abundance of oysters, clams, crabs, and fish.
Close-up of picture on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 7, 2013
8. Pottery
Pottery shards found on the beaches are evidence of Native American use of this site, stretching back many thousands of years.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 7, 2013
9. The Dove
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 7, 2013
10. The Point -- now underwater
Close-up of photo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 26, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on December 2, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
