Formerly Maryland Park

Formerly Maryland Park is an Ohio historical marker in Cols., Franklin County.

Franklin County · 1380 Atcheson St, Columbus, OH, 43203 -- Eddie Saunders Park, Columbus, near east side between Maryland Avenue and Atcheson Street, Cols.

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Side A: Maryland Park was opened in 1921. It served as the site of the annual Emancipation Day Celebration until 1933. The first Columbus public pool was constructed here in 1929 as the Center of Eastside Social and Recreation Activities. It was home to many black athletes who brought pride and distinction to themselves and to the city. Side B: Same

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under a mile from where William Gabby lived in the 1760s

what this marker records spans 1777 to 1789, overlapping William Gabby's years here

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Marker data: Ohio Historical Markers program, Ohio History Connection (Remarkable Ohio)

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