Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
Bill Burton Fishing pier (foreground) and Choptank River Bridge
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park Location in Maryland
Location	Dorchester County & Talbot County, Maryland, United States
Nearest city	Cambridge, Maryland
Designation	Maryland state park
Established	1987
Administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Website	Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park

The Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park is a fun outdoor spot in Trappe, Maryland. It's located right on the Choptank River. This state park is special because it uses parts of an old bridge as a long pier for fishing. It also includes about 25 acres of land next to the river in Talbot County.

What is Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park?

This park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. It's known for its long fishing pier. The pier was once part of a bridge that crossed the Choptank River. Now, it's a popular spot for people to fish and enjoy the views. The park also has land for other activities.

History of the Fishing Pier

The fishing pier has an interesting past. It used to be part of the Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. This bridge was opened in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt.

Why was the pier created?

In 1987, a new bridge was built. It was called the Frederick C. Malkus Bridge. This new bridge replaced the old Emerson C. Harrington Bridge. Instead of tearing down the entire old bridge, parts of it were saved. These saved parts became the fishing pier we see today.

Who was Bill Burton?

In 2011, the pier got a new name. It was renamed to honor a man named Bill Burton. He was a writer who loved the outdoors. He also worked hard to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its fishing. Bill Burton played a big part in making sure the old bridge became a fishing pier. He wanted people to keep enjoying the river.