Near Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stephen Tyng Mather

July 4, 1887 - Jan. 22, 1930

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Stephen Tyng Mather Marker

Inscription. He laid the foundation of the National Park Service defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Stephen Tyng Mather series list.

Location. 38° 14.832′ N, 75° 9.121′ W. Marker is near Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is on MD 611, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berlin MD 21811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Verrazano Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Berlin / Snow Hill / Wallops Flight Facility / Chincoteague (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); You're looking out over… A Productive Nursery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sheltered Waters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caring for the Bay (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wild Ponies (approx. ¼ mile away); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (approx. ¼ mile away); Treasures from the Past (approx. ¼ mile away).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,982 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.