Carroll Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carroll Park Golf Course

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 8, 2023

1. Carroll Park Golf Course Marker

Inscription.
Carroll Park Golf Course, a city-owned course, was purchased in 1923 for White golfers only. A group of avid African American golfers challenged the city for access through several legal actions. After much persistence, these golfers gained full access. They were the catalyst for opening dialogue with elected officials that resulted in the City of Baltimore granting open access to all public recreation facilities. Around 1938, the Pitch & Putt Golf Club of Baltimore, an African American women's golf club, was established at the course.

Members of Pitch & Putt Golf Club of Baltimore present this monument to preserve our rich legacy.

Erected by Pitch & Putt Golf Club of Baltimore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 39° 16.353′ N, 76° 38.912′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Carroll Park. Marker can be reached from Washington Boulevard (Alternate U.S. 1) south of Western Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2100 Washington Blvd, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Of Fords, Felles, and Falls (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (about 300 feet away); Carroll Park at the Golf Course (about 300 feet away); Carrollton Viaduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carroll Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mount Clare (approx. half a mile away); Camp Carroll (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Mount Clare (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 8, 2023

2. Carroll Park Golf Course Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.