Near Pasadena in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Wishing Bench
This bench was built for Ms. Thom around 1915 by Reginald Giddings.
Legend has it that if you sit quietly and make a secret wish, your wish will come true.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 39° 6.594′ N, 76° 26.065′ W. Marker is near Pasadena, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Chesapeake Bay Drive and John Downs Loop, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pasadena MD 21122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garden Gazebo (a few steps from this marker); Mother's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The old entrance road (within shouting distance of this marker); Summer House on the Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rocky Beach Oyster Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chesapeake Bay (about 300 feet away); Improvements on the Bayfront (about 600 feet away); Kids on the Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasadena.
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
