Visitor Center - Port Deposit, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 39° 36.091 W 076° 06.761
18S E 404470 N 4384122
The Gas House, now the Visitor Center, serves as a research and learning center for the endangered Northern Map Turtle, found locally especially here in Port Deposit, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14TGK
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Taken from the website, "The Historic Tome Gas House was built circa 1850 of Port Deposit granite. Originally used to generate power for the Jacob Tome mansion, it has been faithfully restored and serves as a visitor center and research facility for the study of the endangered Northern Map Turtle."

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Open Year Round?: no

Interpretive Programs?: yes

Live Animal Displays: no

Hours: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.
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