Parker Pond (Maryland)

[1] Parker Pond is a man-made body of water, constructed around 1778 using soil excavated from an area adjacent to the east sIde of the dam.

[3] The original purpose of the dam was to provide water power, operate a gristmill and a sawmill.

[3] In the late 1700’s the pond was known as Robbins' Mill Lot owned by James B.

[3] The dam is located on Beaverdam Creek approximately 1.5 miles upstream from Beaglin Park Dam forming Schumaker Pond within the Wicomico River drainage basin.

This article about a location in Wicomico County, Maryland is a stub.