Historical Marker
Miss America
Historical marker location:
2381 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey
( Marker is on Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the left when traveling west.)
Since 1921. 👑.
The Miss America Pageant, one of the most famous beauty pageants in the world, was first held in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1921. The pageant has been held in Atlantic City almost every year since then, except for a few years during World War II.