Piney Point, Maryland

Piney Point, in 1950s or earlier

Piney Point (also known simply as "The Point"[1]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is known for the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, houses along the beach, a lighthouse, and a museum. The Piney Point post office also serves St. George Island, which is connected to Piney Point by a short bridge.[2]

History

The scenic environment of Piney Point continues to be the summer getaway of many Washington D.C. notables. Named after the long-leaf yellow and loblolly pines lining the shores of the Potomac River, the Point provided a nature retreat to Presidents James Monroe, Franklin Pierce and Teddy Roosevelt. A number of other Capital luminaries such as Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster were frequent visitors to the Piney Point Hotel, which was shut down after a hurricane in 1933.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piney Point, Maryland
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piney Point, Maryland
  3. ↑ http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=437

Coordinates: 38°08′32″N 76°30′27″W / 38.14222°N 76.50750°W / 38.14222; -76.50750

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