Ocean City ~ Maryland's Atlantic Ocean Resort - Ocean City, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 38° 19.581 W 075° 05.248
18S E 492354 N 4242028
This Marker is located in front of the Life Saving Museum.
Waymark Code: WMC5GN
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2011
Views: 15
The text says, "Efforts to establish a resort on the barrier island began as early as 1839. IN the late 1860's Construction of the Wicomico & Procomoke prompting investing to lay out streets and building lots on 267 acres patented as 'The Ladys of the Ocean' the resort beach known as Ocean City by 1875. When the first major oceanfront hotel was opened."
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Worcester County
Location (required): On the boadwalk.
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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