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

Trail of the Whispering Giants

Maryland's Indian

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2013

1. Trail of the Whispering Giants Marker

Inscription. This monument, representing the Assateague Indian, was sculptured by Peter Toth and given to the people of Maryland as a gift. Toth is presently sculpturing an Indian monument in each of the fifty states, to pay homage to his heritage and to raise the nation’s consciousness as to the plight of the Native Americans. The monument carved from 100 year old oak was completed in 1976.

The Assateague Indian was a sub-tribe of the Nanticokes; both spoke a dialect of the Lenapes or Delaware Indian, which made them members of the Algonkian family. Indian groups living in the vicinity of Assateague Island included the Pocomoke, Annamessex, Manokin, Nassawattex, Acquintica, Assateague, Chincoteague and Kicotanks.

By the early 1700’s the Assateague, along with all other Indian tribes in the area, were pressured by colonists to move northward out of the region. Their migration led them through Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and finally into Canada where they were lost to history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 38° 19.517′ N, 75° 5.333′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is on South 2nd Street. This marker overlooks the Ocean City

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Inlet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocean City MD 21842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Horseshoe Crab (here, next to this marker); Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); The Blue Crab (within shouting distance of this marker); Birds of the Shore (within shouting distance of this marker); Shore Camping / Island Exploring (within shouting distance of this marker); Island on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Largest Fish (within shouting distance of this marker); British Manufactured Cannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocean City.

Also see . . . Peter Wolf Toth- Trail of the Whispering Giants. Statues are listed alphabetically by State. (Submitted on October 17, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 9, 2021

2. Trail of the Whispering Giants Marker

Trail of the Whispering Giants Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 7, 2013

3. Trail of the Whispering Giants Marker

Peter Wolf Toth Creation
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Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2013

4. Trail of the Whispering Giants Marker

Trail of the Whispering Giants Artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, August 9, 2021

5. Trail of the Whispering Giants Artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on October 13, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.