Piney Point in St. Mary's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Map of Lower Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, July 1, 2008

1. Map of Lower Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay Marker

Inscription. Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park, a Chesapeake Bay Gateway, is one of your entry points to enjoy and learn about the places and stories of the Chesapeake and its watershed.
The 64,000 square-mile watershed is a complete ecosystem. Home to over 15 million people, it has supported human occupation for 13,000 years. The Chesapeake's natural abundance has fed multitudes, fueled rich economies and nurtured diverse cultures. Explore this and other places in the Gateways Network to experience the Bay's stories, spirit and mystery. Learn about the Chesapeake Bay restoration and how you can contribute. Visit http://www.baygateways.net for information

Erected by The Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 38° 8.154′ N, 76° 31.748′ W. Marker is in Piney Point, Maryland, in St. Mary's County. It is on Lighthouse Road. This marker is located on a wharf near the Piney Point Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piney Point MD 20674, 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,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Potomac River Military Testing (here, next

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to this marker); Bay Lights (here, next to this marker); Osprey (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Piney Point Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Piney Point Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Piney Point Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters (here, next to this marker); Lighthouses of the Chesapeake (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piney Point.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Natural Highways (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Piney Point Lighthouse (was here, next to this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Piney Point Lighthouse (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,772 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 9, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.