Selden Island, River island in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Selden Island extends for 408 acres along the Potomac River, measuring 4 kilometers in length and half a kilometer in width.
Archaeological excavations on Selden Island uncovered a prehistoric village from 1000 BC, featuring distinct pottery known as Selden Island ware.
The Walker Prehistoric Village on Selden Island received recognition through its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Access to Selden Island is available through a bridge connecting to Loudoun County, Virginia, despite its location within Maryland jurisdiction.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired this land in 2004 to incorporate it into their Janelia Farm Research Campus operations.
Location: Montgomery County
GPS coordinates: 39.07538,-77.45110
Latest update: March 11, 2025 20:32
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