Smallwood State Park
Smallwood State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves the plantation home of General William Smallwood, Smallwood's Retreat. The park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center.[3]
| Smallwood State Park | |
|---|---|
 Smallwood's Retreat | |
  Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Marbury, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°33′23″N 77°11′07″W[1] |
| Area | 984 acres (398 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m)[1] |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 1958 |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Smallwood State Park |
History
After a succession of occupants left Smallwood's Retreat in ruins, a local citizens group organized in 1934 to see to its protection. Restoration took place between 1954 and the dedication of the original thirty-acre state park in 1958.[4]
Gallery
- Pre-restoration ruins
Southeast facade
Gen. Smallwood grave
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References
- "Smallwood State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Smallwood State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- "Smallwood Retreat House". Charles County Government. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
External links
- Smallwood State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
- Smallwood State Park Map Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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