Coltons Point in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Journey to an Island
St. Clement's Island State Park
A Potomac River landmark, St. Clement's Island has served many functions: a lighthouse site, a summer resort, and farmland. The island became a state park in 1962 and today offers trails, a lighthouse you can explore, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and serene river views.
Getting There
You can get to the island aboard your own boat or a seasonal water taxi from the St. Clement's Island Museum. There are two piers on the island for docking. The park is open to the public year-round from sunrise to sunset. The lighthouse is open only by appointment.
To take the water taxi or to tour the lighthouse contact the St. Clement's Island Museum at 301-769-2222.
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The Blackistone Lighthouse, built in 1851, guided ships on the Potomac River for 81 years until it was decommissioned in 1932. The original structure burned in 1956. The lighthouse today is a replica built in 2008 using the original blueprints of the 1851 lighthouse.
This 40-foot cross on St. Clement's Island was built in 1934 to commemorate Maryland's 300th anniversary and the arrival of Maryland's first settlers.
The water taxi cruises in front of the Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement's Island.
Erected by Destination
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 38° 13.48′ N, 76° 45.046′ W. Marker is in Coltons Point, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Point Breeze Road 0.1 miles east of Colton Point Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38358 Point Breeze Rd, Coltons Point MD 20626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: With Great Emotion of Soul (here, next to this marker); The Black Diamond Incident (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Clements Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother of Light Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Dory Boats (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Clements Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlotte Hall School (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Clement's Island Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coltons Point.
Other markers no longer nearby. St. Clement's Island Lighthouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Potomac River Dory Boat (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
