William Beanes Marker

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Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William Beanes

By F. Robby, December 2, 2004

1. William Beanes Marker

Inscription. Within these walls rest the remains of William Beanes, 1749 - 1828, Prince George's County physician, planter, patriot. Served on the Committee of Prince Georgians to carry into effect the resolutions adopted by the First Continental Congress. Surgeon in the General Hospital, Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. First Senior Warden of Trinity Church, Marlborough.

This tablet is placed by the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland to commemorate one of its most distinguished founders and organizers.

Erected 1914 by Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland.

Location. 38° 49.029′ N, 76° 45.136′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of Governor Oden Bowie Drive and Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Governor Oden Bowie Drive. Click for map. Marker is in the small park at this intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (here, next to this marker); Marlboro Academy (a few steps from this marker); John Rogers (1723 - 1789) (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The Walk of History (about 500 feet away); This White Oak Tree (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of John Carroll (about 600 feet away); Archbishop John Carroll (about 600 feet away); Schoolhouse Pond (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

Tomb of Dr. William Beanes Photo, Click for full size

By F. Robby, December 2, 2004

2. Tomb of Dr. William Beanes

Credits. This page originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.