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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM199L_trail-of-the-whispering-giants_Ocean-City-MD.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM199K_the-horseshoe-crab_Ocean-City-MD.html
Found along the western shores of the Atlantic and the coastal waters of Asia, the unusual and fascinating horseshoe crab has proven to be a valuable ally to scientists and medical researchers.
Boasting nine eyes, three in the front, one on ea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM199I_shore-camping-island-exploring_Ocean-City-MD.html
Seashore CampingCamping by the ocean and dunes can be a very enjoyable adventure. If you've never done it before, here are a few things you should know: 1. Tent pegs should be at least 15" long. Short pegs won't hold in the sand. Wooden pegs hold …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM199G_birds-of-the-shore_Ocean-City-MD.html
Through the seasons many species of birds flock to the beaches, marshes, dunes and bays of Assateague Island. Here they find abundant food—-fish, mollusks, crustaceans, insects, and small mammals. Binoculars and a field guide will enhance yo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1993_the-blue-crab_Ocean-City-MD.html
This colorfully armored crustacean is one of the best known and most valuable scavengers of the bays and coves along the Atlantic shore.
Crabbing Technique Tie a fish head on a piece of raw chicken to the end of a twelve foot string. Tote y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1991_island-on-the-move_Ocean-City-MD.html
Assateague Island is in constant motion. Influenced by wind, waves, tides, and currents, sand movement continually reshapes the island and its shores. These forces, combined with a gradually rising sea level, cause Assateague to move a few feet we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17P8_eastern-end-of-transpeninsular-line-between-maryland-and-three-lower-counties-of-pennsylvania_Ocean-City-MD.html
First run 1751, Agreed upon 1760 and finally ratified 1769 by King George, III, thus ending almost a century of controversy between the proprietors of the two provinces.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171K_the-history-of-the-lighthouse_Ocean-City-MD.html
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of Interior in 1979 in recognition of its significance of the rich maritime history of Delaware.
In 1852, responding to pressure to improve t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171I_fenwick-island-lighthouse_Ocean-City-MD.html
On December 29, 1858, the Lighthouse Board issued the following announcement:
"Notice to MarinersNew Light-HouseatFenwicks Island, Delaware" Notice is hereby given that the new tower at Fenwicks Island, Delaware, is finished, and that a light w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E2_the-fenwick-island-lighthouse_Ocean-City-MD.html
The Fenwick Island LighthouseErected 1858In operation from 1859 to 1978as an official aid to navigationTransferred to Delaware, 1981Restored, 1982 - 1983, by The Friends ofthe Fenwick Island Lighthouse under theleadership of W. Paul Pepper, Presid…