Fairmount Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sylvan Vista Baptist Church
1103 60th Avenue
— Documented Property, Built in 1925 —
In 1944, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to meet with the citizens of Chapel Oaks. This one hundred and fifty acre development located on the North side of Fairmount Heights received funding from the federal government. There was no auditorium in Chapel Oaks. Mrs. Roosevelt spoke at Sylvan Vista Baptist Church.
Funded By The Maryland Department Of Housing And Community Development Sponsored By The Mayor And Town Council Of Fairmount Heights. 2016
Erected by Town of Fairmount Heights, Maryland. (Marker Number 72-09-40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1925.
Location. 38° 54.222′ N, 76° 54.81′ W. Marker is in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of 60th Avenue and L Street, on the right when traveling north on 60th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1103 60th Avenue, Capitol Heights MD 20743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Sylvan Vista Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Hargrove House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); James F. Armstrong House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Masonic Lodge No. 92 / The Columbine Chapter No. 46 (approx. ¼ mile away); Trammell-Taylor House (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Fairmount Heights Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Robert S. Nichols House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairmount Heights.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 17, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.