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Formerly Maryland Park

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

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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