5의 세인트 메리 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Point Lookout Lighthouse, located at Maryland's southern tip within Point Lookout State Park, was built in 1883 to aid navigation at the Chesapeake Bay entrance. Its historical significance includes serving as a Union military prison during the Civil War. Automated in 1930 and decommissioned in 1966, preservation efforts by the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society have restored the lighthouse and keeper's quarters. The site is open to the public, allowing visitors to explore its rich maritime history. Besides its role in navigation, the lighthouse gained a reputation for paranormal activity. Today, it stands as a preserved testament to the region's maritime heritage and wartime past.

This state park near the mouth of the Patuxent River offers a wide array of activities. You have hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking. There's also the historic Rosedale Manor House and Bonds-Simms tobacco barns available to tour for those interested in the local history.

Myrtle Point Park has a number of beaches, trails, and picnic areas. Fees are charged during the busy season and the mosquitos can also be a force to be reckoned with.

Point Lookout Lighthouse, located at Maryland's southern tip within Point Lookout State Park, was built in 1883 to aid navigation at the Chesapeake Bay entrance. Its historical significance includes serving as a Union military prison during the Civil War. Automated in 1930 and decommissioned in 1966, preservation efforts by the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society have restored the lighthouse and keeper's quarters. The site is open to the public, allowing visitors to explore its rich maritime history. Besides its role in navigation, the lighthouse gained a reputation for paranormal activity. Today, it stands as a preserved testament to the region's maritime heritage and wartime past.

This trail is built on the old railway line that was in operation until the early 1960s. Along the way you can read about the history of the train on the information panels.

Taking the lakefront trail, you make a loop around Lake St. Mary's. There are very picturesque views.