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
LocationCharles County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townMarbury, Maryland
Coordinates38°33′23″N 77°11′07″W[1]
Area984 acres (398 ha)[2]
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
DesignationMaryland state park
Established1958
AdministratorMaryland Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteSmallwood 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]

  • Pre-restoration ruins
  • Southeast facade
  • Gen. Smallwood grave
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References
  1. "Smallwood State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  3. "Smallwood State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  4. "Smallwood Retreat House". Charles County Government. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
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