Piney Point, Maryland | |
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 Piney Point, in the 1950s or earlier | |
  Piney Point, Maryland  Piney Point, Maryland | |
| Coordinates: 38°08′32″N 76°30′27″W / 38.14222°N 76.50750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 980 |
| • Density | 640.10/sq mi (247.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 240 & 301 |
| FIPS code | 24-61875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 594876[2] |
Piney Point (also known simply as "The Point"[2]), is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is known for the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, houses along the beach, a lighthouse, and a museum. The Piney Point post office also serves St. George Island, which is connected to Piney Point by a short bridge.[2]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piney Point, Maryland