Cobb Island (Maryland)

Cobb Island, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland
Location of Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland
Coordinates: 38°15′30″N 76°50′38″W / 38.25833°N 76.84389°W / 38.25833; -76.84389
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyCharles
Area
[1]
 • Total0.93 sq mi (2.39 km2)
 • Land0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Water0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
Elevation
[2]
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total929
 • Density1,484.03/sq mi (573.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20625
GNIS feature ID1988529[2]

Cobb Island is a small island located at the confluence of the Potomac and Wicomico rivers in southern Charles County, Maryland, United States.[3] It is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Washington, and is considered to be within the Washington, D.C. MSA. Cobb Island is separated from the mainland by Neale Sound and connected to it by a 0.11-mile-long (180 m)[4] fixed bridge carrying Maryland Route 254.

Cobb Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,166.[5] The community has a small post office, a volunteer fire department and rescue squad,[6] a Baptist church, a large community green space (Fisherman's Field) and a small playground for children. Commercially, there are two seafood restaurants with marinas, a marina with a pizzeria restaurant chain, a small bar and grill, a seasonal coffee shop, art gallery and bakery, and a small market.

The Neale Sound, Wicomico River, and Potomac River join at Cobb Island
  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cobb Island (Maryland)
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Charles HLR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Cobb Island CDP, Maryland". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference civfdco6 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).