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

William Beanes

Photographed 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 38° 49.065′ N, 76° 45.129′ 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. Marker is in the small park at this intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. William Beanes (here, next to this marker); Turn of Events (a

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few steps from this marker); Marlboro Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of John Rogers (1723 - 1789) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schoolhouse Pond (about 500 feet away); The Walk of History (about 500 feet away); Protests at the County Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Marlboro.

Also see . . . Dr. William Beanes. The Bulletin of the Medical and Chirugical Faculty of Maryland, Vol. VII, No. 5, Baltimore, November 1914. (Submitted on November 2, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 16, 2013

2. William Beanes Marker

Tomb of Dr. William Beanes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 2, 2004

3. Tomb of Dr. William Beanes

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,729 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.