USNTC Bainbridge - Port Deposit, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 36.256 W 076° 06.015
18S E 405541 N 4384414
A Maryland state historical marker in Port Deposit, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14TA9
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2021
Views: 3
The plaque says, "Named for Commodore William Bainbridge, who served in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. The U.S. Naval Training Center Bainbridge operated for 34 years. Beginning in 1942 as a recruit training command for World War II, and closing in 1976. The complex was a mustering-out facility, and provided Naval Reserve, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) and other specialized training. The U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School was housed in the former Tome School for Boys."
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Cecil County
Location (required): Bainbridge St., Port Deposit, MD, USA
More info about the site/marker (optional):
North side of road.
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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