North Brentwood in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Squire W. Garland
Garland
Photographed By Evan Dam, September 14, 2021
1. Squire W. Garland Marker
In the 1920s, Garland became the first Black man to be appointed a Justice of the Peace in the State of Maryland. His home, here, has remained in the family.Erected 2021 by his descendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics.
Location. 38° 56.683′ N, 76° 57.154′ W. Marker is in North Brentwood, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on 40th Street just south of Wallace Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4510 40th St, Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center (within shouting distance of this marker); North Brentwood Memorial Garden (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town of Brentwood (approx. ¼ mile away); Brentwood Veterans Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Suffrage Motorcade (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Town of Brentwood
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Photographed By Evan Dam, September 14, 2021
2. The Squire W. Garland House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by Evan Dam of North Brentwood, Maryland. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2021, by Evan Dam of North Brentwood, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
