The Meadows
District of La Plata
in Charles County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.529 and -76.975 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 31' 45" and W -76° 58' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:04 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
12:04 am and 2:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Discover The Meadows

The district The Meadows of La Plata in Charles County (Maryland) is a district in United States about 25 mi south of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express LA PLATA

Address
0,5 mi
6860 Crain Highway
20646 LA PLATA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tru by Hilton St Charles St Louis MO

Address
5,5 mi
333 Camelback RD
63303-4322 Saint CHARLES
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Waldorf

Address
6,0 mi
3750 Crain Highway
20603 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf

Address
6,6 mi
10385 O*Donnell Place
20603 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW LA PLATA INN

Address
0,5 mi
6900 CRAIN HWY ROUTE 301
20646 La Plata
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Relax Inn Bel Alton

Address
5,1 mi
9340 Crain Highway
20611 Bel Alton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express WALDORF

Address
7,0 mi
11370 Days Court
20603 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 WALDORF

Address
6,6 mi
3550 CRAIN HWY I-95 EXIT 7A RT 5 - 301 S
20602 Waldorf
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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La Plata: A Closer & Stronger Community

Published: November 23, 2011
Length: 17:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

A look back at the damage and recovery from the tornado of April 28, 2002 in La Plata, Maryalnd.


Celebrate La Plata 2010 - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Parade

Published: April 23, 2010
Length: 38:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

On April 17, 2010 the Town of La Plata held its annual Celebrate La Plata event at the La Plata Town Hall. This year the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs professional baseball team came out to...


La Plata Salute to Veterans Parade 2011

Published: November 17, 2011
Length: 45:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

A slide show of the annual "Salute to Veterans" Parade in the Town of La Plata, Maryland, November 6, 2011.


La Plata Memorial Day Ceremony 2010 - Presentation of Colors - Pledge - National Anthem

Published: June 02, 2010
Length: 43:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

Annually the Town of La Plata holds a Memorial Day Ceremony at Town Hall. On May 31, 2010 the ceremony was held on the front steps of Town Hall with guest speakers, a roll call of deceased...


GENELLE SEWARD'S HOLIDAY HIP HOP HUSTLE-LA PLATA, MD

Published: December 20, 2008
Length: 37:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Genelle Seward

Genelle and the La Plata Fitness Club crew holding it down La Plata style! This was part of our Holiday Fitness Spectacular.


1000 SWEETGRASS CIRCLE, LA PLATA, MD Presented by Don DeHanas.

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SearchALLPropertiesChannel

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111 Discovery Ct La Plata MD

Published: October 12, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tracybucior

http://www.exite-listings.com/101968 Fantastic Home in sought after LaPlata! Well cared for home in nice neighborhood! Fenced backyard with deck, patio, and water feature! Home features...


Bring Him Home Justin Hancock November 2010

Published: November 18, 2010
Length: 00:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: LaPlataEvents

Justin Hancock sings "Bring Him Home" from "Les Miserables" at the annual Town of La Plata Salute to Veterans Ceremony on November 7, 2010 at La Plata Town Hall.


St Columba Lodge # 150 History

Published: February 18, 2015
Length: 14:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Spike Porter

The History of St Columba Lodge # 150 in La Plata Maryland.


Washington DC Travel Guide

Published: June 16, 2009
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: baraaza

Video tour of the sites of Washington DC. Our travel guide ( http://www.baraaza.com/Washington-DC-2437133/Travel-Guide.aspx ) takes us to the National mall, Vietnam memorial, Lincoln memorial,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Charles County, Maryland

Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert (1637–1715), third Baron Baltimore. Charles County is a part of the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Located at 38.48, -77.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Articles with inconsistent citation formats, Maryland counties, Washington metropolitan area, Charles County, Maryland, Potomac River counties, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, 1658 establishments in Maryland

Bennsville, Maryland

Bennsville (spelled Bensville by the United States Census Bureau) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,923 at the 2010 census. The area is not an official postal designation, but is part of the Waldorf or Pomfret postal area. The Bennsville area is growing with new residential development, encouraged by the extension in the 1990s of Maryland Route 228 which provides quick access to Maryland Route 210.

Located at 38.6233, -77.0064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Charles County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland

La Plata, Maryland

La Plata Listen/ləˈpleɪtə/ is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 8,753 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Charles County.

Located at 38.5342, -76.9733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Towns in Maryland, Populated places in Charles County, Maryland, County seats in Maryland, 1888 establishments in Maryland

Waldorf, Maryland

Waldorf is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is 23 miles south-southeast of Washington, D.C. The population of the census-designated area (now including the large planned community of St. Charles) was 67,752 at the 2010 census. Waldorf was settled before 1900 as a rural crossroads with a train station and was called "Beantown" after a local family. Waldorf's original name was Beantown.

Located at 38.6461, -76.8983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Populated places in Charles County, Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area

Accokeek, Maryland

Accokeek is an unincorporated area and census designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, located about 12 miles south of Washington, D.C. The population was 10,573 at the 2010 census. It is home to Piscataway Park.

Located at 38.6722, -77.0181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Prince George's County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland, Census-designated places in Maryland, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Populated places in colonial Maryland

Port Tobacco River

The Port Tobacco River is a tidal tributary of the Potomac River located in Charles County, Maryland in the United States. The river is approximately 4.2 miles in length. The river was once the site of the thriving Port Tobacco, the county seat of Charles County from 1658 to 1895.

Located at 38.4578, -77.035 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Rivers of Maryland, Geography of Charles County, Maryland, Tributaries of the Potomac River

Maryland's 5th congressional district

Maryland's 5th congressional district comprises all of Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert Counties, as well as portions of Prince George's and Anne Arundel Counties. The district is currently represented by Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip.

Located at 38.55, -76.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Congressional districts of Maryland

Regency Furniture Stadium

Regency Furniture Stadium is a 4,200-seat baseball park in Waldorf, Maryland that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 2, 2008, as the tenants of the facility, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Lancaster Barnstormers, 3-2. For the 2010 baseball season, the collegiate summer Southern Maryland Nationals of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League will play select games at the venue.

Located at 38.57, -76.9053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Maryland, Minor league baseball venues, Atlantic League ballparks

College of Southern Maryland

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in La Plata, Maryland, is a public, regional community college, serving Southern Maryland Charles County, St. Mary's County, and Calvert County.

Located at 38.5594, -77.0092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Two-year colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges in Maryland, Community and junior colleges in Maryland, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Charles County, Maryland

Westlake High School (Maryland)

Westlake High School is a secondary school located in the west central section of Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland.

Located at 38.6221, -76.9651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

Popes Creek (Maryland)

For Popes Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia, see Popes Creek (Virginia). Popes Creek {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=288px|alt=}} {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=|size=|sizedefault=288px|alt=}}Mouth Potomac RiverLocation Charles County, Maryland, USALength 3.4 miles Mouth elevation 0 feet (0 m) Popes Creek is a 3.4-mile-long stream in Charles County, Maryland and a tributary of the Potomac River.

Located at 38.3969, -76.9889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Geography of Charles County, Maryland, Rivers of Maryland, Tributaries of the Potomac River

Thomas Stone High School

Thomas Stone is a high school in the eastern section of Waldorf, Maryland, administered by the Charles County Board of Education. The school colors are blue and gold and its mascot is the cougar. It was named after Thomas Stone, a Maryland representative in the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Located at 38.615, -76.8858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

Maurice J. McDonough High School

Maurice J McDonough High School is a high school or secondary school in Maryland and is run through the Charles County Public Schools system. It has approximately 1400 students and 80 employees. The school, built in 1976, is named for Maurice James McDonough, who was an early educator in Charles County, Maryland.

Located at 38.5525, -77.0358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

WKIK (AM)

WKIK is a commercial radio station serving the La Plata and St. Charles, Maryland area. The station broadcasts a country music format. WKIK is licensed to Somar Communications, Inc and has a daytime-only license. The station was assigned the WKIK call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 25, 1995.

Located at 38.5433, -76.9936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in Maryland, Country radio stations in the United States, Charles County, Maryland, Radio stations established in 1965, 1965 establishments in Maryland

North Point High School

North Point High School is a school for science, technology, and industry. It is located in the far western area of Waldorf, Maryland, United States. At 311,000 square feet and with about 2,200 students enrolled, it is the largest high school in Charles County. It is also the newest high school, having opened its doors in 2005. Its mascot, the Eagle, was derived from the motto of Charles County, "The wild side of the Potomac... Where eagles soar!"

Located at 38.6419, -76.9764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

La Plata High School

La Plata High School is part of the Charles County Public Schools and is located in La Plata, Maryland, United States. The current school was built in 1979. Before that, it was in the building (built in 1964) which now holds Milton M. Somers Middle School.

Located at 38.5461, -76.9504 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public high schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland, School buildings completed in 1979, 1979 establishments in Maryland

Matthew Henson Middle School

Matthew Henson Middle School (MHMS) is a public middle school located in Pomonkey, Maryland in Charles County. The school was originally dedicated in 1957 as Pomonkey High School, a segregated black junior/senior high school. After Charles County Public Schools were integrated in 1966, students from the Bryans Road, Maryland area who had attended Lackey Junior/Senior High School attended Pomonkey High School. When the current Henry E.

Located at 38.6138, -77.0761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Public middle schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

Pomonkey High School

Pomonkey Junior-Senior High School was an all-black high school located in Indian Head, Maryland. From 1966 to 1969, it began to be integrated with the all white schools, Henry E. Lackey High School and La Plata High School. The old Pomonkey High School building was then re-opened as a public middle school in 1970, it was rededicated in 1970 as Matthew Henson Middle School.

Located at 38.6138, -77.0761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct schools in Maryland

Maryland Airport

Maryland Airport is a privately owned, public-use airport located four miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Indian Head, in Charles County, Maryland, United States.

Located at 38.6006, -77.0731 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Airports in Maryland, Transportation in Charles County, Maryland, Buildings and structures in Charles County, Maryland

Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area

Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Charles County, Maryland.

Located at 38.5639, -77.0825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Maryland wildlife management areas, Protected areas of Charles County, Maryland

Chapel Point State Park

Chapel Point State Park is a 600-acre state park in the state of Maryland. It is located on the Port Tobacco River, a tributary of the Potomac River, in Charles County, Maryland. The park is largely undeveloped, but features fishing and hunting. Adjacent to the park is St. Ignatius Church and cemetery, the oldest continuous Roman Catholic parish in the United States, with a very scenic river view.

Located at 38.4692, -77.0139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
State parks of Maryland, Parks in Charles County, Maryland

Civista Medical Center

CIVISTA Medical Center is a hospital located in Charles County, in southern Maryland. It was formerly called Physicians Memorial Hospital. The hospital is owned and managed by CIVISTA Health System, a regional, not-for-profit, integrated health system serving Charles County and the surrounding areas of southern Maryland. CIVISTA’s mission requires the organization to reinvest resources into the community by providing health education and open access to healthcare.

Located at 38.5342, -76.9733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Charles County, Maryland

J.C. Parks Elementary School

J.C. Parks Elementary School J.C. Parks Elementary School is a Pre-K to 5th grade public school in Pomonkey, Maryland. It is part of the Charles County Public Schools district.

Located at 38.6147, -77.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Public elementary schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland

St. Charles Towne Center

St. Charles Towne Center is a two-level, enclosed shopping in the planned community of St. Charles. Built in 1990, it covers an area of 981,000 sq ft, and is currently the only regional mall in Southern Maryland. In addition to Waldorf and St. Charles, the mall also serves the southern suburbs of Washington, D.C. , and has a trade area population of approximately 311,000. It currently has 6 anchor stores, an AMC theatre (an outparcel), and over 130 other retailers.

Located at 38.6206, -76.9281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Maryland, Shopping malls established in 1990, 1990 establishments in Maryland

St. Peter's School, Waldorf

St. Peter's School is a Catholic school located in Waldorf, Maryland. Founded in 1956 by Rev. Henry Sank, it was the first Catholic school in Southern Maryland that was never racially segregated. St. Peter's School is a part of the St. Peter's Catholic Church community and an Archdiocese of Washington Catholic School; it currently offers classes for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Located at 38.6208, -76.8622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1956, Roman Catholic schools in Maryland, Schools in Charles County, Maryland, 1956 establishments in Maryland

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