Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Wave Swinger
Opened May, 1975
Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 17, 2009
1. The Wave Swinger Marker
Built by Zierer, The Wave Swinger is named for its wave-like motion, creating a thrilling experience for guests of all ages. Note the craftmanship of the original oil paintings on the center column and top crown, cleaned and retouched in 1997.
This particular model has 48 seats.
In addition to the original oil paintings, the ride is covered with fiberglass decorations & filigree trim.
Fun Fact
The Wave Swinger hydraulic system is concealed underground.
Erected 2000 by Kings Dominion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1975.
Location. 37° 50.31′ N, 77° 26.594′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. It can be reached from Theme Park Way. Marker is located within Kings Dominion theme park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont, in Central Virginia, and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Shockwave (about 300 feet away); Boulder Bumpers (about 400 feet away); Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (about
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carrousel (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 17, 2009
2. The Wave Swinger Marker
Next to the entrance of the ride
Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 17, 2009
3. The Wave Swinger
Ride in motion
Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 17, 2009
4. The Wave Swinger
Close-up of oil paintings
Photographed by Kathy Walker, July 29, 2009
5. Entrance to Kings Dominion
The Wave Swinger is located in Kings Dominion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,613 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 22, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
