College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cory House
City of College Park
The Cory House, built in 1891, was one of the first houses built in the 1889 Johnson and Curriden's subdivision of College Park. A rear addition was built in 1925. The structure is a two-and-a-half story frame house with well-defined pediments and Queen Anne-style decorative detail such as fish-scale shingles and stained and textured glass. In the foreground is Mrs. Myron Creese, who lived nearby on College Avenue. For many years it was the home of Dr. Ernest Cory, who after receiving his degree from the Maryland Agricultural College in 1909, headed the Department of Entomology and Zoology from 1914 to 1956.
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A colleague of Dr. Cory once noted, "Almost any fine day you can see him with his little net making vicious stabs at the air in a vain attempt to catch some poor bug who was unlucky enough to venture in the vicinity of his fateful net. " He planted the noted private garden on the grounds.
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 38° 58.83′ N, 76° 55.829′ W. Marker is in College
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrison Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McDonnell House (about 400 feet away); Old Parish House (about 500 feet away); Taliaferro House (about 500 feet away); Holbrook House (about 600 feet away); Trolley Trail (about 700 feet away); Old Town (about 800 feet away); In Recognition of Rose Greene Colby (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
