Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a 560-acre state park and museum located along the Patuxent River in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. It dates from 1983. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 66–83°F highs.
A museum, 5 mi south of St. Leonard
Solomons is the nearest base
Solomons is 5 miles southeast, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 62 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1983
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum dates from 1983. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a 560-acre state park and museum located along the Patuxent River in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. The property of JPPM was given to the state of Maryland by Mary Marvin Patterson in 1983 in honor of her husband Jefferson Patterson, a U.S. diplomat. Many of its buildings were designed by Gertrude Sawyer starting in the 1930s, and some landscaping was done by Rose Greely and Cary Millholland Parker.
The property has more than 70 identified archaeological sites, with current excavation and research being done. The land features 9,000 years of documented human occupation.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1983
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Towns to stay in near Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are California (15) and Solomons (7), and Washington has the most rooms in the area (247).
California
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
13,136 people
7 mi south of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Washington
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
693,645 people
44 mi northwest of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7 mi south | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,136 | $347K | — |
| Solomons | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,440 | $437K | — |
| Lexington Park | 11 mi south | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,252 | $310K | — |
| Prince Frederick | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,955 | $404K | — |
| Wildewood | 7 mi south | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,552 | $383K | — |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 9,241 | $287K | — |
| Leonardtown | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 5,033 | $575K | — |
| St. Leonard | 5 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 motel | 726 | $478K | — |
| Washington | 44 mi northwest | 1 hr | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
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Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum: what to know
What town is Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum near?
St. Leonard, MD, about 5 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum from Baltimore?
About 62 miles north of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 42 miles away.
Where should I stay near Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum?
California (7 mi, 15 places to stay), Solomons (5 mi, 7 places to stay) and Lexington Park (11 mi, 10 places to stay).
Notes from people in St. Leonard
No one has shared advice yet; St. Leonard’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.