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]
| Chapman State Park | |
|---|---|
 Mount Aventine | |
  Chapman State Park Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Charles County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Indian Head, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38°37′17″N 77°07′09″W / 38.62139°N 77.11917°W[1] |
| Area | 829 acres (335 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m)[1] |
| Established | 1998 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Website | Official website  |
References
edit- ^ a b "Chapman Landing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chapman State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ Simmons, Roderick H. (October 2009). "A Survey of Rare Natural Heritage Resources Along Three Trails at Chapman State Park, Charles County, Maryland" (PDF). Friends of Chapman State Park. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
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