Trap Pond State Park near Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond was created in the late 1700s to power a small water mill.
Today the pond is a prime feature of this park—Delaware's first state park. Spanning about 3,800 acres, the park protects part of the ancient Great Cypress Swamp and provides a home for hundreds of types of plants and animals. Visitor facilities, programs and tours are offered for your enjoyment.
Erected by Delaware State Parks; Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location. 38° 31.517′ N, 75° 28.807′ W. Marker is near Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Trap Pond State Park. Marker can be reached from Bald Cypress Lane, 0.2 miles south of Tap Pond Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33587 Bald Cypress Ln, Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Senator Robert "Bob" Venables (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Mills of the Trap Pond Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hidden Forests
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
