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Facts about (Smallwood State Park):
Overview ofSmallwood State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
General Smallwood State Park was dedicated in September 1958, as a historic park. At the time, the park consisted of 30 acres of land, which included the Retreat House, and the gravesite of General William Smallwood. Smallwood State Park takes its name from General William Smallwood, a native of Charles County. He was the highest ranked Marylander who served in the American Revolutionary War. During his term as the 4th Governor of Maryland, the state ratified the Federal Constitution. Besides the restored house, the 628-acre park offers a marina not always known as Sweden Point Marina. At one time, it was referred to as Sweetman's Landing. The area that is referred to as Grinder's Wharf is only a few exposed pilings today. The Grinder family was one of the areas major brick manufacturers in the Chicamuxen area. They in turn used Grinders Wharf to ship their brick out to the wholesalers. In the mid 1800s, the Washington Steamship Lines on the Potomac used the wharf. The steamers would pick up water on their journey south to the Chesapeake Bay.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Smallwood State Park):
Recreations available to the public include a boat launch, boating, cabins and campsites, cross-country skiing, fishing, paddlesports, concession, hiking, historic house, and picnicking.
Contact Information:
Address:Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Road , Marbury, MD, 20658
Phone No:301-743-7613
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