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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 was placed by the Caroline County Historical Society in the 1950s.

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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