Dames Quarter in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Henry's Beach

1952-1982

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 31, 2013

1. Henry's Beach Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Site of a popular day resort for African Americans and the general public. Business woman Lorraine Henry originally from Dames Quarter in Somerset County and her husband George purchased the land in 1952 and developed the only such resort in the state at that time. Families enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere including ball games, bathing, fishing, crabbing and home-style cooking, as well as the premier black entertainers and musicians of the period.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 38° 11.317′ N, 75° 53.917′ W. Marker is in Dames Quarter, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Deal Island Road and Hudson White Road on Deal Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deal Island MD 21821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joshua Thomas (approx. 3.6 miles away); Roaring Point Park

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(approx. 5½ miles away); a different marker also named Roaring Point Park (approx. 5½ miles away); Gen. Arnold Elzey C.S.A. (approx. 5.6 miles away); "Bloomsbury" (approx. 6.1 miles away); Saint Stephen's Church Coventry Parish (approx. 8.1 miles away); Whitehaven (approx. 8.1 miles away); Col. George Gale (approx. 8½ miles away).

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 31, 2013

2. Henry's Beach Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 147 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.