St. Mary's City Ghost Town
St. Mary's County, Maryland38.1869, -76.4344
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
LP5014 · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 4.3 miLexington Park, MD
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov9 of 12
- Elevation
- 40 ft11 m
St. Mary's City is a former settlement in St. Mary's County, Maryland, listed among the ghost towns of Maryland. It lies at about 40 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1634. The site is a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: St. Mary's City. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lexington Park, MD, about 4.3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Waldorf, MD, 39 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Marion Station37 mi east
- Tulls Corner39 mi east
- Wilson39 mi north
- Woodland51 mi northeast
- North Laurel54 mi northeast
- Colchester55 mi northwest
- Hickory Ridge57 mi northwest
- Joplin58 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
City or county land: LP5014
PAD-US places this spot on LP5014, land managed by a local government. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from St Inigoes Webster Nolf. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the St Inigoes Webster Nolf station (USW00003757), 3.1 miles away. About 46.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | St. Mary's County, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.18694, -76.43444 |
| Elevation | 40 ft (11 m) |
| Founded | 1634 |
| Protected as | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 69000310) |
| Also known as | St. Mary's City Historic District, St. Mary's City, Maryland, St Mary's City, St Mary's City Historic District, Saint Marys City |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2321360 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is St. Mary's City ghost town?
In St. Mary's County, Maryland, at 38.1869, -76.4344. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Lexington Park, MD, about 4.3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Waldorf, MD, 39 miles away.
Can you visit St. Mary's City?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on LP5014, land managed by a local government. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit St. Mary's City?
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from St Inigoes Webster Nolf. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near St. Mary's City?
Yes. Marion Station (37 mi), Tulls Corner (39 mi), Wilson (39 mi).
