Historic site · Maryland
Samson
Samson is a historic site in Maryland, at a modelled elevation of 155 m. Spook Hill stands 233 m to the north, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is The Old United States Arsenal, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away. Falls Road passes 2.6 miles off. 28 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What the record says
- Built
- 04-08-1988
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- This tree named Samson is a certified offspring of Maryland's State Tree The Wye Oak is hereby planted and dedicated in memory of TFC. James P. Russell and TPR Gary L. Wade
How to reach it
Coordinates39.37456, -76.72262
- 2.6 mi off the Falls Road
- 6.5 mi off the Historic National Road - Maryland, National
- 5.1 mi off the Baltimore's Historic Charles Street, National
- 7.4 mi off the Horses and Hounds Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Old Transmission Tower · 3 mi
- Abandoned Quarry · 4 mi
- Quarry Overlook · 4 mi
- Lochmoor Common · 5 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- The Old United States Arsenal: 0.0 mi
- Maryland State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial: 0.0 mi
- Headquarters Maryland State Police: 0.0 mi
- The Old Court Road: 0.2 mi
- Charles E Kratz Memorial Park: 0.6 mi
Museums
- Maryland State Police Museum: 0.2 mi
- Boys' Latin School of Military History Museum: 4.6 mi
- Amaranthine Museum: 5.1 mi
- Evergreen Museum & Library: 5.7 mi
- Diggs-Johnson Museum: 6.2 mi
Parks
- Gwynnvale Park: 0.9 mi
- Sudbrook Park: 1.0 mi
- Silver Creek Park: 1.2 mi
- Scotts Hill Park: 1.5 mi
- Willow Glen North Local Open Space: 1.8 mi
Nature reserves
- Gwynns Falls Stream Valley Park: 0.9 mi
- Willow Glen North: 1.8 mi
- Nature conservation easement: 2.0 mi
- Creekside at Quarry Lake: 2.0 mi
- Willow Glen North Local Open Space: 2.1 mi
Artworks
- Uno y Dos: 1.0 mi
- Uno y Dos: 1.1 mi
- Ground Play: 1.1 mi
- Weathering Steel: 2.6 mi
- [Pimlico INSPIRE]: 3.4 mi
Gardens
- Arlington INSPIRE Community Garden: 2.9 mi
- Ferndale Community Garden: 3.2 mi
- Mt. Washington Arboretum: 3.6 mi
- Kelly Avenue Bridge Garden: 3.8 mi
- Cylburn Arboretum: 4.0 mi
Attractions: 52
- Mt Washington Octagon: 3.6 mi
- The Cloisters: 3.7 mi
- Opossum House: 4.2 mi
- Dickeyville Historic District: 4.2 mi
- Old Streetcar Bridge Abutment: 4.3 mi
Peaks: 28
- Bend Hill: 4.6 mi
- Prospect Hill: 5.2 mi
- Abell Ridge: 5.4 mi
- Ivy Hill: 6.4 mi
- Chestnut Hill: 6.7 mi
Picnic sites: 20
- Pickall Area: 5.8 mi
- Hollofield Shelters: 6.4 mi
- Etting Park: Hope Garden: 6.8 mi
- Nordic Grove: 8.3 mi
- Timber Tent: 8.4 mi
Cliffs: 11
- Friction Wall: 8.5 mi
- Quarry (former): 8.5 mi
- Quarry (former): 8.6 mi
- Quarry (former): 8.6 mi
- Setters Formation: 9.4 mi
Springs: 4
- Mountain Pass Spring: 5.4 mi
- Crises Spring: 5.5 mi
- Marble Springs: 10.2 mi
- Sandy Spring: 22.7 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Round Falls: 6.2 mi
- failed mill dam: 6.3 mi
- McKeldin Falls: 8.9 mi
- Cascade Falls: 9.5 mi
Beaches: 3
- Miami Beach: 19.4 mi
- Dog Beach: 23.7 mi
- Herald Harbor Beach 1: 24.0 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Daniels: 6.4 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Hawkins Point Light: 15.4 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Truck Rest Area: 24.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Samson. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spook Hill | N 1° | 233 m | 18.0 mi |
| Ivy Hill | NNE 24° | 200 m | 6.4 mi |
| Oregon Ridge | NNE 14° | 191 m | 8.0 mi |
| Chestnut Hill | SW 216° | 169 m | 6.7 mi |
| The Bunker | WNW 302° | 157 m | 10.5 mi |
| Abell Ridge | ENE 62° | 155 m | 5.4 mi |
| Satyr Hill | ENE 78° | 151 m | 9.8 mi |
| Cherry Hill | ENE 64° | 149 m | 16.5 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:11 | 18:44 | 19:19 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 19:58 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 06:55 | 18:30 | 19:06 |
| December solstice | 07:24 | 16:05 | 16:47 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 35 | 37 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 75 | 68 | 57 | 48 | 39 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cylburn, 4 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/9561594128
Day trips start here
- Pikesville · 1 mi
- Baltimore/North Baltimore · 4 mi
- Baltimore/West Baltimore · 5 mi
- Owings Mills · 5 mi
- Baltimore County · 7 mi
- Baltimore/Midtown · 7 mi
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