Former Tolchester Beach Amusement Park - Chestertown MD
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Don.Morfe
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State of Maryland Marker commemorating the former Tolchester Beach Amusement Park. (I went there several times as a kid from Baltimore MD)
Waymark Code: WM16W6Y
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2022
Views: 2
TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER:
TOLCHESTER BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK
Opened on this site in 1877 by the Tolchester Steamboat Company, in an era when the steamboat was a primary mode of social and commercial transportation in the Tidewater region, and in response to the rising popularity of resorts and amusement parks. Steamers ran daily between Baltimore and the park, which grew to over 150 acres and included a hotel, pavilion, bathing beach and a variety of rides and attractions. The park closed in 1962.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
Date Park Opened: 01/01/1877
Date Park Closed: 01/01/1962
Address:
Tolchester Beach Road
Chestertown , MD United States
21620
Current Use or Function:
Marina
Is the park still there?: No
If not, what is in its place now?:
Marina and Residences
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Visit Instructions:
You must post at least one original picture at the posted coords to post a visit log for this waymark. Extra points if you are in the spirit of the park (i.e., in costume, etc.).