Gilpin Point, Maryland

Gilpin Point is a cape on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Caroline County, Maryland, United States.[1][2] It was the home of Revolutionary War soldier William Richardson, who distinguished himself in the Battle of Harlem Heights.[3] There is a tomb dedicated to him next to Gilpin's Point Landing Park. It is maintained by the Caroline County Historical Society.

Gilpin Point, Maryland
Gilpin Point, Maryland
Gilpin Point, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°48′30″N 75°53′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline

History

There was formerly a post office located here, referred to as Gilpin's Point P.O.[4][5]

References
  1. "Gilpin Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. United States Geological Survey. "USGS US Topo 7.5-minute map for Fowling Creek, MD 2017" (Map). Fowling Creek, MD. 7.5 Minute Series.
  3. "Colonel Richardson's Tomb". Caroline County Historical Society. Retrieved 31 October 2019.>
  4. Isler, John B (1875). "Map of Caroline County Maryland" (Map). Map of Caroline County, Maryland. 1:42,000. Caroline County.
  5. "Gilpins Point Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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