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Learn about Broomes Island, Maryland
Broomes Island is a small waterfront community located in Calvert County, Maryland. The community is on the Patuxent River. It is located approximately 10 miles south of the community of Prince Frederick. It shares a border to the north with the community of Port Republic. Located to the south is the community of Lusby.
Even though Broomes Island is a rather small community, it does have its own post office and zip code. In November 2007, the United States Postal Service considered closing the post office and re-routing all mail delivery through the larger post office facility in St. Leonard. After residents contacted U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski about the proposed closure, the postal service decided against closing the post office.
Broomes Island is located near the mouth of St. Leonard Creek. It is the largest tributary of the Patuxent River entirely inside Calvert County. This is the area where several key naval battles were fought during the War of 1812. During the early and mid-20th century, Broomes Island had a substantial oyster canning industry. In recent years most residents of Broomes Island commute to other places for work.
In 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused moderate damage to several structures in Broomes Island. Most notably, it destroyed the last remains of the large red oyster shucking barn. The site of the oyster shucking barn is now part of the local Stoney’s sea food restaurant. The site is now a venue for weddings and other functions.