Glen Echo in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Glen Echo Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Fun is where you find it...
Glen Echo Park, the Washington DC Metro area's premier amusement park from 1898 to 1968, is the only amusement park preserved by the National Park system. In the early 1890's this was a National Chautauqua Assembly, an arts and education colony. In 1960, Howard University students and local residents led Civil Rights protests that opened the Park to all races. Today artists come to learn and create amidst reminders of a rich and inspiring past.
Angel of the Battlefield
Take a short walk over to Clara Barton National Historic Site and discover the story of Clara Barton, Civil War Heroine and visionary founder of the American Red Cross.
Barton, the first President of the American Red Cross, settled in Glen Echo at the invitation of Edwin and Edward Baltzley, founders of the 53rd National Chautauqua Assembly. Visit the first National Park dedicated to the accomplishments of an American woman and learn about Miss Barton's many achievements.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights
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Location. 38° 57.986′ N, 77° 8.306′ W. Marker is in Glen Echo, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Macarthur Boulevard south of Goldsboro Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7300 Macarthur Boulevard, Glen Echo MD 20812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo Civil Rights Protest (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo From Past to Present (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Glen Echo Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Parks In America (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Echo’s Art Deco Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 1921 (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 17, 2019
3. Glen Echo Park Marker
A nearly identical marker is at the entrance near the parking lot that adjoins the Clara Barton House. The only difference in text has to do with the relative location of the Clara Barton House.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
