Fort Tonoloway State Park
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LocationWashington County, Maryland, United States
NearesttownHancock, Maryland
Area26 acres (11 ha)[1]
| Fort Tonoloway State Park | |
|---|---|
  Fort Tonoloway State Park Location in Maryland | |
| 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] |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Status | Undeveloped |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
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][3] The fort was also known as Stoddert's Fort. It was abandoned in 1756 when Fort Frederick was constructed.[4][5]
The state park was at one time leased to the Boy Scouts.[6] An archaeological investigation conducted by Rivanna Archaeological Services for Preservation Maryland was published in 2020.[7]