Soldiers Delight
Posted by: flyingmoose
N 39° 24.868 W 076° 50.140
18S E 341972 N 4364379
Located at the parking area in the middle of the Soldiers Delight park. The trails are great and well worth the walk to see the largest Serpentine Barren in the US.
Waymark Code: WMVG3
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2006
Views: 57
Soldiers Delight
Chrome was first discovered in
The United States in Baltimore
County CA. 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.
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Baltimore County
Location (required): Baltimore
More info about the site/marker (optional): Visit the nearby Earthcache for more info and education on the Serpentine Barrens
Website for more info (optional): [Web Link]
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