Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"The Campground"
Chesapeake Beach Historic Heritage Trail
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 18, 2020
1. "The Campground" Marker
Inscription.
"The Campground". Chesapeake Beach Historic Heritage Trail. The neighborhood known as "The Campground" was located in this area when the Chesapeake Beach Resort opened in 1900. By the 1920s, small summer residences were being built here. The High View Hotel, was located south of this location, and the Water Edge Hotel, generally known as the Marinelli Hotel after the family name of the manager, was situated on the northern side of Bay Front Park (also known as Brownie's Beach).
The neighborhood known as "The Campground" was located in this area when the Chesapeake Beach Resort opened in 1900. By the 1920s, small summer residences were being built here. The High View Hotel, was located south of this location, and the Water Edge Hotel, generally known as the Marinelli Hotel after the family name of the manager, was situated on the northern side of Bay Front Park (also known as Brownie's Beach).
Erected by The Town of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland; Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
Location. 38° 41.045′ N, 76° 31.965′ W. Marker is in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, in Calvert County. Marker is at the intersection of The Boardwalk and 14th Street, on the right when traveling north on The Boardwalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7523 B St, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 18, 2020
2. "The Campground" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
