8 Abandoned Places In Maryland That Nature Is Reclaiming

Maryland has an array of magnificent man-made structures throughout the state. However, sometimes these locations become forgotten and Mother Nature takes over. Paint chips away and tiles fall from the roof. Moss and other plants make their homes in the nooks and crannies. We can all agree that when it comes to places that have been abandoned, Maryland has its fair share. And even though the following eight abandoned places in Maryland are being overtaken by nature, the exteriors are still quite amazing.

1. Holland Island, Chesapeake Bay

Holland Island used to be the home of watermen and farmers, but because of erosion, it has long been abandoned. This last house stood strong for many years, but it finally collapsed in 2010.

Holland Island after...

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2. Hell House Altar, Patapsco Valley State Park

What is known to locals as the Hell House Altar in Patapsco Valley State Park, is actually the ruins of St. Mary's College. Because of its creepy appearance, several ghost stories circulate about this spot, which adds to an even more eerie feeling. Get an in-depth look at this creepy abandoned place:

3. Savage Mill Ruins, Savage

The Savage Mill Powerhouse provided power for the nearby cotton mill, but it has since been left abandoned and crumbling for years.

4. Fort Carroll, Patapsco River

Fort Carroll was a 19th-century military installation that is now home to thousands of migratory birds.

5. Forest Haven, Laurel

Forest Haven was a facility providing live-in care for people with intellectual disabilities. It closed in 1991 due to reports of negligence and even death.

6. Rosewood Center, Owings Mills

Another institution for people with intellectual disabilities, Rosewood Center closed in 2009.

7. National Park Seminary, Forest Glen Park

Parts of what used to be an all-girls finishing school can still be found at National Park Seminary.

8. Mallows Bay, Charles County

Mallows Bay is the watery resting place of more than 230 steamships from World War I. This site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 2015.

What abandoned places in Maryland have you recently seen that are being overtaken by nature? Let us know in the comments. Also, feel free to share photos.

For more interesting areas to explore, head out on a road trip to these creepy sites in Maryland. From haunted lakes to whole abandoned towns in Maryland. Stock up on some of our favorite road trip essentials before you go.

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For more places to explore in Maryland, try the Assateague Island National Seashore - it's one of our favorite spots in MD:

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