Scotland in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp
(1863-1865)
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 10, 2012
1. Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp Marker
After the battle of Gettysburg, the Union established a prisoner-of-war depot near here. Confederate soldiers and Maryland civilians were imprisoned and guarded by 400 Union troops, with only tents for protection. 3,384 prisoners died.
Erected by State Roads Commission of Maryland, J. Willard Tawes, Governor; St. Mary's County Historical Society, Charles E. Fenwick, President.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list.
Location. 38° 4.41′ N, 76° 20.436′ W. Marker is in Scotland, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Maryland Route 5. The marker stands on the grounds of the Confederate Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scotland MD 20687, 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. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Point Lookout Prison (here, next to this marker); The Grace Church Cemetery Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Peter Goodwin Benton (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Joseph P. Bashaw / Pvt. Enos Jennings / Pvt. John O. Douglas (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Peyton P. Maddox / Pvt. W. Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. Elihu C. Beckham (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilbur Wightman Gramling (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scotland.
April 11, 2026
2. Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 10, 2012
3. Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, March 11, 2012
4. Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp Marker
Photographed by Rico Ramirez, June 22, 2024
5. Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp
“Dedicated to the memory of Confederate POW’s military & civilian men, women and children who were incarcerated in Point Lookout Prison Camp 1863-1865.”
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 12, 2026. 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 9, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
