In 2025, Ocean City, Maryland celebrated its 150th anniversary.
For better understanding and appreciation of today’s Ocean City, it’s interesting to glance back at the town’s early beginnings, first as a small fishing village.
Here’s a snapshot of Ocean City’s major milestones through the years.
1875: Atlantic Hotel opened and widely considered Ocean City’s founding date
1878: U.S. Life-Saving Service set up a station in the area
1891: Ocean City Life-Saving Station (second station) was completed
1900: Initial wooden walkway was constructed
1933: Powerful storm helped form the Ocean City Inlet
2025: Ocean City, Maryland celebrated turning 150 years old
Through the years, the Ocean City Boardwalk has been expanded and undergone renovations, and today Ocean City thrives as a favorite coastal destination.
The rest is history!
Learn more by visiting OCOcean.com/About-Us.
