Southern Maryland

Great Mills, Maryland

Community

Community along the Patuxent River corridor

Great Mills is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County along MD 246 and the Patuxent River, with a mix of older homes, retail and the Great Mills High School campus.

Housing & Real Estate

Older single-family homes, apartments and newer subdivisions.

Restaurants & Shopping

MD 246 and nearby MD 235 hold restaurants, diners and carryout spots.

Schools & Education

St. Mary's County Public Schools serves the area, with Great Mills High School in the community.

Parks & Recreation

The Patuxent River waterfront, Elms Beach and St. Mary's River State Park are close by.

Transportation & Accessibility

MD 246, MD 235 and MD 5 serve Great Mills.

Local Businesses

RestaurantsAuto servicesRetail stores

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Nearby Attractions

  • Elms Beach Park
  • St. Mary's River State Park
  • Patuxent River

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Central location
  • Close to base employment

Considerations

  • Traffic on MD 235
  • Older commercial areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Great Mills a town?

No. Great Mills is an unincorporated community in St. Mary's County.

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