College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
College Park Airport
Founded 1909
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2022
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 38° 58.84′ N, 76° 55.62′ W. Marker is in College Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Cpl Frank Scott Drive, 0.3 miles west of College Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1912 Cpl Frank Scott Dr, College Park MD 20740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. America's Military Takes Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Flying the Mail (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur "Al" Welsh, 1881-1912: Pioneer Aviator (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taliaferro House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named College Park Airport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cory House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named College Park Airport (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of College Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
Also see . . . Oldest Airport In The World.
The oldest airport in America still in operation is College Park Airport located in College Park, Maryland. It was established in 1909 by the Wright Brothers.(Submitted on June 7, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 15, 2022
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2023
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.