Fort Tonoloway State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fort Tonoloway State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Fort Tonoloway State Park
Location in Maryland
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| Location | Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Hancock, Maryland |
| Area | 26 acres (11 ha) |
| 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. The fort was also known as Stoddert's Fort. It was abandoned in 1756 when Fort Frederick was constructed.
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.
- Tonoloway Fort: Outpost on the Maryland Frontier, Gerald Sword, Friends of Fort Frederick, 1994, ASIN: B002X49ZMA.
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