The village of Benedict was first settled as a colonial port town in 1706 and is located in far-eastern Charles County along a narrow peninsula bordering the Patuxent River and Mill Creek. The village has a rich maritime history spanning more than three centuries. Today, the village of Benedict consists of 150 acres and includes residential areas and marinas and restaurants, a post office, a firehouse, and a Catholic church. Due to its small size, isolated location on a peninsula, and waterfront attractions, Benedict has always been a very walkable community. The peninsula is less than a mile in length and measures less than a quarter-mile at its widest point. Benedict shoreline on the Patuxent is approximately 5,167 ft.