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

The City of Hyattsville

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

1. The City of Hyattsville Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to the City of Hyattsville

Christopher Clark Hyatt purchased a land parcel in 1845 and soon after the surrounding farmland was subdivided into housing lots. By 1859, the tract officially began to be recognized as Hyattsville.

According to G. M. Hopkin's 1878 Atlas of Prince George's County, "Hyattsville ... has gradually increased in beauty and prosperity until it stands as one of the foremost villages between Washington and Baltimore."

In 2004, Hyattsville's National Historic District was extended to include over 1,000 primary resources. The District also includes two sites separately designated as Historic Sites - the U. S. Post Office on Gallatin Street, built in the 1930's and the Armory, built in 1918.

Enjoy your visit to our thriving community and enjoy our "small town" again.

Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 38° 57.148′ N, 76° 56.416′ W. Marker is in Hyattsville, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Baltimore Avenue (U.S. 1) and Gallatin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hyattsville MD 20781, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Route One, Our Hometown Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hyattsville National Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adam F. Plummer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail (approx. half a mile away); Suffrage Motorcade (approx. 0.6 miles away); Riversdale (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Harry Smith House (approx. 0.7 miles away); This Demiculverin (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyattsville.

Welcome to ATHA image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

2. 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.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2023

3. The City of Hyattsville Marker

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

4. Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Mural

Hyattsville Armory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

5. Hyattsville Armory

County Judicial Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

6. County Judicial Center

County Services Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

7. County Services Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on November 22, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 6, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.