Newtowne Neck State Park

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Newtowne Neck State Park
Newtowne Neck State Park.jpg
Map showing the location of Newtowne Neck State Park
Map showing the location of Newtowne Neck State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationSt. Mary's County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townLeonardtown, Maryland
Coordinates38°14′43″N 76°42′29″W / 38.24528°N 76.70806°W / 38.24528; -76.70806Coordinates: 38°14′43″N 76°42′29″W / 38.24528°N 76.70806°W / 38.24528; -76.70806[1]
Area794 acres (321 ha)[2]
Elevation13 ft (4.0 m)[1]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established2009
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteNewtowne Neck State Park

Newtowne Neck State Park is a public recreation area located four miles (6.4 km) southwest of Leonardtown in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The state park sits on a peninsula that is surrounded by Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay, and the Potomac River. It is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[3]

History[]

Artifacts from local archaeological digs

The park was part of the state's purchase of former Jesuit holdings in Southern Maryland in 2009.[4][5] The discovery of military ordnance on the site forced the park to close in 2012. It reopened to the public in 2014.[6][7]

Activities and amenities[]

The state park offers seven miles (11 km) of undeveloped shoreline, fishing, hunting, unimproved hiking and biking trails, and kayaking.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Newtown Neck". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ^ "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. p. 8. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Newtowne Neck State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  4. ^ Tucker, Courtenay (2020-11-19). "Archaeologists unearth dark truth about slavery at Jesuit plantation". KOAT. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  5. ^ "Jesuit Properties". Chesapeake Conservancy. January 28, 2009. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "Military Ordnance Safety Sweep Conducted at Newtowne Neck State Park" (PDF) (Press release). Maryland State Fire Marshall. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  7. ^ "Master Plan" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. February 16, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2017.

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