Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Formerly Maryland Park
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2009
1. Formerly Maryland Park Marker
Maryland Park was opened in 1921. It served as the site of the annual Emancipation Day Celebration until 1933. The first Columbus public pool was constructed here in 1929 as the Center of Eastside Social and Recreation Activities. It was home to many black athletes who brought pride and distinction to themselves and to the city.Erected 1990 by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 15-25.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection marker series.
Location. 39° 58.519′ N, 82° 57.978′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Atcheson Street and Winner Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Atcheson Street. Marker is at Saunders Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1380 Atcheson Street, Columbus OH 43203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Vernon Community School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Vernon Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away);
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2009
2. Formerly Maryland Park Marker
Saunders Park pool behind marker.
Categories. • African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports •
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2020. This page originally submitted on March 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
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