Gilpin Point, Maryland


Gilpin Point is a cape on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. It was the home of Revolutionary War soldier William Richardson, who distinguished himself in the Battle of Harlem Heights. There is a tomb dedicated to him next to Gilpin's Point Landing Park. It is maintained by the Caroline County Historical Society.

History

There was formerly a post office located here, referred to as Gilpin's Point P.O.