Riverdale Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riverdale Park
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008
1. Riverdale Park Marker
Welcome to the Town of Riverdale Park
Formally incorporated in 1920, the Town of Riverdale Park derives its name from historic Riversdale Plantation. Riversdale Mansion still stands today, surrounded by the community that grew up around it.
A visit to Riverdale Park is a delightful journey through Maryland History. Town Center, the historic business district, features shops and attractions including a replica of a vintage B&O train station.
In addition to Riversdale Mansion, several homes are listed on the Maryland Historical Trust's Register of Historic Places.
Enjoy your visit to Riverdale Park. Experience our community pride and our Maryland heritage. It's a nice place to visit and a great place to live.
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 38°
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008
2. Marker and Entrance to Riversdale Mansion
The photographer is looking west down Riverdale Road.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverdale School (a few steps from this marker); Betty's Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Riversdale Garden (about 300 feet away); The Riversdale Dependency (about 400 feet away); Signs of War (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Riversdale (about 500 feet away); This Demiculverin (about 500 feet away); The Harry Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale Park.
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008
3. Welcome to ATHA
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.
Welcome to ATHA, 84 square miles of historic, cultural, recreational and environmental sites in Prince George's County. We offer something for everyone.
ATHA, Inc. is dedicated to using cultural heritage tourism to build local economies while preserving and promoting natural, historical and cultural resources of ATHA, a State of Maryland Certified Heritage Area in Prince George's County.
Spend an afternoon. Spend a week. Whatever you and your family like to do, you'll find it here.
Welcome to ATHA, 84 square miles of historic, cultural, recreational and environmental sites in Prince George's County. We offer something for everyone.
ATHA, Inc. is dedicated to using cultural heritage tourism to build local economies while preserving and promoting natural, historical and cultural resources of ATHA, a State of Maryland Certified Heritage Area in Prince George's County.
Spend an afternoon. Spend a week. Whatever you and your family like to do, you'll find it here.
Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008
4. Riversdale Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.
