Cobb Island (Maryland) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cobb Island, Maryland
Census-designated place
Location of Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Charles
Area
• Total	0.93 sq mi (2.39 km2)
• Land	0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
• Water	0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	929
• Density	1,484.03/sq mi (573.16/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	20625
GNIS feature ID	1988529

Cobb Island is a small island located at the confluence of the Potomac and Wicomico rivers in southern Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Washington, and is considered to be within the Washington, D.C. MSA. Cobb Island is separated from the mainland by Neale Sound and connected to it by a 0.11-mile-long (180 m) fixed bridge carrying Maryland Route 254.

Cobb Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,166. The community has a small post office, a volunteer fire department and rescue squad, a Baptist church, a large community green space (Fisherman's Field) and a small playground for children. Commercially, there are two seafood restaurants with marinas (Captain John's Crab House, and Shymansky's Restaurant & Marina), The Rivah, a marina with a pizzeria restaurant chain (Ledo Pizza), a small bar and grill (The Scuttlebutt), a seasonal coffee shop, art gallery and bakery (The Cove at Cobb Island), and a small market (Cobb Island Market).

The Neale Sound, Wicomico River, and Potomac River join at Cobb Island

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In Spanish: Cobb Island para niños