Greenbelt in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gladys Noon Spellman Trail and Overpass
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2019
Erected 1982 by City of Greenbelt, Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 38° 59.898′ N, 76° 52.312′ W. Marker is in Greenbelt, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Spellman Overpass north of Baltimore-Washington Parkway (Maryland Route 295), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenbelt MD 20770, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenbelt Homes Inc. (approx. ¼ mile away); Gas Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Roosevelt Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Greenbelt (approx. 0.3 miles away); Swimming Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away); Community Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eleanor Roosevelt (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greenbelt Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenbelt.
Regarding Gladys Noon Spellman Trail and Overpass. Gladys Noon Spellman was the Congressional Representative for Maryland's Fifth District from 1975-1981. Rep. Spellman was in a coma from 1980 until her passing in 1988. This plaque was installed in 1982 during this time.
Also see . . .
1. Gladys Noon Spellman. Wikipedia article (Submitted on February 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Gladys Noon Spellman Biographical Information. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress (Submitted on February 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2019
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