Leonardtown, Maryland
Leonardtown is a town of 4,808 people in St. Mary's County, Maryland, founded in 1660.
Why visit Leonardtown
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 28 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Tudor Hall, Abell House and Leonardtown Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Leonardtown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leonardtown
Leonardtown is a town in and the county seat of St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,563 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Leonardtown, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Tudor Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
41680 Tudor Place, Leonardtown
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Abell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Leonardtown, Maryland
Buena Vista
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home in Leonardtown, Maryland, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes28
SOCIAL Coffeehouse & Cocktail Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, American · 0.9 mi
41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown
Mo-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Slice House
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.8 mi
22745 Washington Street, Leonardtown
We-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Everyday Saint Brewhouse
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
22760 Washington Street, Leonardtown
Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Brüdergarten
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 12:00-19:00
Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
22620 Washington Street, Leonardtown
16 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene
Church · Protestant · 0.9 mi
22730 Washington Street, Leonardtown
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
School · 0.7 mi
23595 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown
Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center
School · 2.7 mi
24005 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown
Healthcare4
Cyreene Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
25805 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown
Map of Leonardtown
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 6.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 73°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 71°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Solomons (10 mi away), rain and snow from Patuxent River Nas 72404, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Mary's County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-04: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- California 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Lexington Park 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Drum Point 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Golden Beach 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Charlotte Hall 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Calvert Beach 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Hughesville 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Huntingtown 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Waldorf 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LeonardtownWarf, Elvert Barnes, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2019-05-22 17 02 21 View south along Maryland State Route 245 (Hollywood Road) at College Circle in Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 08 18 22 Old-style street light support along Hollywood Road (Maryland State Route 245) near Point Lookout Road (Maryland State Route 5) in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 08 17 58 View north along Hollywood Road (Maryland State Route 245) near Point Lookout Road (Maryland State Route 5) in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 16 57 47 View north along Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) just north of Maryland State Route 245 (Hollywood Road) in Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-03 15 59 49 View north along Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) just south of Maryland State Route 245 (Hollywood Road) and former Maryland State Route 5 Business (Washington Street)..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 16 47 37 View south along Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) just south of Maryland State Route 243 (Newtowne Neck Road) in Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-05-23 12 58 25 View south along Maryland State Route 243 (Newtowne Neck Road) at Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 13 11 34 View south along Maryland State Route 243 (Newtowne Neck Road) at Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 16 46 18 View north along Maryland State Route 243 (Newtowne Neck Road) just south of Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) in Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 12 53 05 View west along Fenwick Street (Maryland State Route 5 Business) near Point Lookout Road (Maryland State Route 5) in Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-10-04 13 22 09 View south along Maryland State Route 5 (Point Lookout Road) just north of Maryland State Route 4 (Saint Andrews Church Road) just south of Leonardtown in St. Mary's County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 08 55 48 View north along Saint Andrews Church Road (Maryland State Route 4) near Point Lookout Road (Maryland State Route 5) near Leonardtown in St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-05-18 13 30 47 View west along Budds Creek Road (Maryland State Route 234) near Point Lookout Road (Maryland State Route 5) near Leonardtown in St. Mary's County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tudor Hall Jul 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Abell house Jul 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- St Marys County Memorial Library - Leonardtown Branch And Ad, SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Back of the house 2011 after Hurricane Irene, GrandmaR, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front of the house facing the water, GrandmaR, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Back of the house 2012, GrandmaR, CC BY-SA 3.0
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