La Plata Attractions
La Plata was just a crossroads until the arrival of the railroad in 1869. The LaPlat train station now houses the Charles County Historical Society with an authentic red caboose on adjacent tracks.
Christ Church-Port Tobacco Parish
Port Tobacco Parish was established in 1692 and was supported by a tobacco poll tax until 1776. In 1904 the church was dismantled and moved to its present site by oxcart that carried the numbered stones to La Plata - only to be destroyed by fire one year later. The present Church has an outstanding stained-glass collection and a Parish House that was added in 1903.
Mount Carmel Monastery
Mount Carmel Monastery was founded in 1790 by four Carmelite nuns. Two of the original convent buildings have been restored.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
