College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trolley Trail
City of College Park
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 16, 2018
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The Maryland streetcar line provided service from the U.S. Capitol Building to the thriving community of Branchville at the end of the line. Branchville was incorporated as part of the City of College Park in 1945.
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 38° 58.747′ N, 76° 55.944′ W. Marker is in College Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Rhode Island Avenue north of Calvert Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7307 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park MD 20740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Town (a few steps from this marker); In Recognition of Rose Greene Colby (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Parish House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McDonnell House (about 500 feet away); Harrison Store (about 600 feet away); Holbrook House (about 700 feet away); Cory House (about 700 feet away); Taliaferro House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 16, 2018
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 16, 2018
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 21, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on June 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.