Fort Tonoloway State Park | |
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Location | Washington County, Maryland, United States |
Nearest town | Hancock, Maryland |
Coordinates | 39°41′54″N 78°12′7″W / 39.69833°N 78.20194°W |
Area | 26 acres (11 ha) [1] |
Designation | Maryland state park |
Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
Fort Tonoloway State Park is an undeveloped Maryland state park located near present-day Hancock. Fort Tonoloway was a frontier fort built in 1755 by Lt. Thomas Stoddert and men from the Maryland State Militia. [2] The fort was also known as Stoddert's Fort. It was abandoned in 1756 when Fort Frederick was constructed. [3] [4]
The state park was at one time leased to the Boy Scouts. It is awaiting archaeological investigation before its use as a recreational facility can be assessed. [5]
Fort Tonoloway State Park | |
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Location | Washington County, Maryland, United States |
Nearest town | Hancock, Maryland |
Coordinates | 39°41′54″N 78°12′7″W / 39.69833°N 78.20194°W |
Area | 26 acres (11 ha) [1] |
Designation | Maryland state park |
Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
Fort Tonoloway State Park is an undeveloped Maryland state park located near present-day Hancock. Fort Tonoloway was a frontier fort built in 1755 by Lt. Thomas Stoddert and men from the Maryland State Militia. [2] The fort was also known as Stoddert's Fort. It was abandoned in 1756 when Fort Frederick was constructed. [3] [4]
The state park was at one time leased to the Boy Scouts. It is awaiting archaeological investigation before its use as a recreational facility can be assessed. [5]