Chapman State Park (Maryland)

For the Pennsylvania state park with the same name, see Chapman State Park.

Chapman State Park
Mansion
Mount Aventine
Chapman State Park is located in Maryland
Chapman State Park
Chapman State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationCharles County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townIndian Head, Maryland
Coordinates38°37′17″N 77°07′09″W / 38.62139°N 77.11917°W / 38.62139; -77.11917[1]
Area829 acres (335 ha)[2]
Elevation3 ft (0.91 m)[1]
Established1998
Administered byMaryland Department of Natural Resources
DesignationMaryland state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Chapman State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area bordering the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves the mansion and grounds of Mount Aventine, the historic home of the Chapman family, who had significant ties to many of the Founding Fathers. The State of Maryland purchased Mount Aventine and established Chapman State Park in 1998.[3] The park's diverse, heavily wooded biosphere is home to many rare and disjunct plant and animal species. Several of the park's trees have been nominated for state and national big tree champion status.[4] Recreational features include fishing, hunting, and several miles of hiking trails.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Chapman Landing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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