Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area

USA / Maryland / Owings Mills /
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Soldiers Delight Serpentine Barrens is comprised of 1,900 acres of serpentine barren. The area has over 39 rare, threatened, or endangered plant species as well as rare insects, rocks and minerals. There are seven miles of marked hiking trails as well as a visitor's center.

See www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html

Chrome was first discovered in the United States in Baltimore County circa 1808. Isaac Tyson, Jr. operated chromite mines at Soldiers Delight and in other serpentine barrens and from 1828 to 1850 his mines produced almost all the world’s chromium. the unique beauty of this area is enhanced by rare plants and animals.

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Coordinates:   39°24'59"N   76°49'49"W
This article was last modified 17 years ago