Waldorf in Charles County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Thomas Parran, Jr
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
1. John Thomas Parran, Jr Marker
This Stadium is Dedicated in Memory of John Thomas Parran, Jr. 19262006
Athlete, Legislator, Statesman, Mentor, and Friend
Citizen of Charles County and Southern Maryalnd
Pitcher for the Indian Head Indians
CharlesSt. Mary's League
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate 19551966
Founder of Institutions of Higher Education, Regional Cooperation and Economic Development
Friend of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River and the Patuxent River
A Progressive Leader and Regional Statesman Who, During a Half-Century of Public Service, Built the Foundation for a Prosperous Future for the People of Southern Maryland
This memorial was erected by the Charles County Commissioners on August 22, 2008.
Erected 2008 by Charles County Commissioners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 38° 33.767′ N, 76° 54.233′ W. Marker is in Waldorf, Maryland, in Charles County. It can be reached from St. Linus Drive 0.2 miles Piney Church Rd. Head south for 0.1 mile from Piney Church Rd down St. Linus Dr. Then go east for 0.1 mile
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Southern Maryland. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Village of Bryantown (approx. 3.3 miles away); Boarman's Manor (approx. 3.7 miles away); St. Marys Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); St. Marys Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Dr. Mudd's House (approx. 3.8 miles away); Rev. Lawrence Anthony Bender, S.S. (approx. 4 miles away); La Plata Elementary School (approx. 4.4 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Navy Railroad (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Village of Bryantown (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Commissioners to Dedicate Stadium to John Thomas Parran, Jr. Charles County News Release (Submitted on February 12, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
2. John Thomas Parran, Jr Marker
"Parrans Contributions to Southern Maryland are Countless"
The BayNet article, January 20, 2006
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The BayNet article, January 20, 2006
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National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
3. Main entrance to the Regency Furniture Stadium.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
4. Regency Furniture Stadium exterior.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
5. Southern Maryland Stadium and Entertainment Complex, Opening Day May 2, 2008 Marker
Note: This marker is located about 20 feet to the right of the John Thomas Parran, Jr. Marker.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, February 12, 2019
6. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, May 2, 2008 Dedication Marker.
Note: This marker is directly in front of the Regency Furniture Stadium and about 50 feet from the John Thomas Parran, Jr. marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 12, 2019. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
