St. Mary's County, Administrative county in Maryland, United States
Description
St. Mary's County is an administrative county in Maryland with an expansive water landscape shaped by rivers and Chesapeake Bay waters. The terrain is defined by waterways and coastal areas that cover a large portion of the region.
History
The area was founded in 1637 as Maryland's first established county when English colonists first landed here. This early settlement made it the birthplace of English colonial presence in the region.
Culture
The region has a deep connection to religious tolerance, as early laws protecting freedom of belief originated here. These traditions shape how people of different faiths live together in communities today.
Practical
The region is connected by Maryland Route 235, which links various communities together and to commercial centers. For visitors, using this main road helps access the key areas throughout the county.
Did you know?
Near Mechanicsville, an active Amish community preserves traditional farming methods practiced since their arrival from Pennsylvania. This community forms a striking contrast to modern development in other parts of the county.
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Stratford Hall
26.6 km
Point Lookout State Park
29 km
Calvert Cliffs State Park
20.7 km
Westmoreland State Park
28.3 km
Mount Airy
37 km
Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge
11.5 km
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
9.2 km
St. Clement's Island State Park
16.6 km
Point Lookout Light
31.8 km
Calvert Marine Museum
12.3 km
St. Francis Xavier Church and Newtown Manor House Historic District
12 km
Sabine Hall
39.8 km
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church
16.7 km
Flag Ponds Nature Park
23.5 km
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
27.1 km
Cove Point Light
21.8 km
Drum Point Light
12.4 km
Spence's Point
19.2 km
Point No Point Light
27.6 km
Hooper Island Light
27.4 km
Porto Bello
13.1 km
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church
12.1 km
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
17.1 km
Resurrection Manor
10.7 km
Blakistone Island Light
16.6 km
Greenwell State Park
13.3 km
Point Lookout State Park
29.2 km
William B. Tennison
12.1 km
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