Newtown (Compton, Maryland)
- Name
- Newtown (Compton, Maryland)
- Alternate Name
- Newtown Manor
- Latitude
- 38.255744
- Longitude
- -76.700168
- City
- Compton, MD
- County or Parish
- St. Mary's County, Maryland
- State or Province
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Description
- The Newtown residence and plantation originated in 1662 with the establishment of St. Francis Xavier Church (Compton, Maryland). Located on the neck of land bounded by the Potomac River on the south and Bretton's Bay on the east and St. Clement's Bay. The Jesuits' investment in agriculture at this site continued until 1967. In 1868, the residential community moved to Leonardtown, Maryland. In 1969, the Jesuits sold land that had been part of Newtown to the Archdiocese of Washington.
- Source Resource
- http://onthesegrounds.georgetown.domains/omeka/api/items/35
Linked resources
Part of Newtown (Compton, Maryland)