Carroll Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carroll Park Golf Course
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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Other markers no longer nearby. Restoring Water Quality (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Camp Carroll (was approx. half a mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 443 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
