Southwind is part of an original 1,000-acre land grant given by King Charles I to William Cox in 1640. This land forms the middle of the three peninsulas that make up the southern shore of Kent Island, and was called Cox Neck. The parcel changed hands in 1650, when it was purchased by Thomas Ringgold.Ringgold and his two sons settled the property, and it remained in this family for 246 years until 1896.The southern part of Cox Neck was called the Long Marsh, and is bounded by Crab Alley Bay to the east, Cox Creek to the west and Eastern Bay to the south.From 1950 to 1980, the Southwind peninsula had only three houses, and was used for farming and as a fishing and hunting preserve. In 1981, the Southwind Eastern Bay Partnership bought the 237 acre preserve for development into 97 home lots. They formed the Southwind Lot Owners Association in 1986, and began selling waterfront lots for about $75k. For more information, visit our History Document

 

Southwind's 97 residential properties sit on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by Cox Neck Creek, Eastern Bay and Crab Alley Bay. Even those residents who do not live directly on waterfront property have gorgeous views and access to the surrounding water.  For more information, visit our plat maps Map 1 & Map 2     

 

Residents also have access to a clubhouse located on the tip of the peninsula, a small-craft boat ramp, tennis courts, nature trail and a boat storage area. The clubhouse is a gathering place for community celebrations and it can be rented by property owners for weddings, birthdays and other special celebrations.