Riverdale Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Town of Riverdale Park
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area
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 is a nice place to visit and a great place to live!
1. Town Center
Enjoy shops and resturants in a quaint historic setting.
Distance: 5 minute walk
2. MARC Rail Station
This functioning MARC station is a replica of the original B&O train station that served Riverdale Park for many years.
Distance: 5 minute walk
3. Calvert Memorial Park
Calvert Family Cemetery
Distance: 5 minute walk
4. Riversdale Mansion
The restored mansion is open fortours two days a week, or by appointment.
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(301) 864-0420
Distance: 12 minute walk
5. Municipal Government Center
Police, Town Office and Public Works
(301) 927-6381
Distance: 17 minute walk
6. Northeast Branch Trail
Part of the Anacostia Tributary Trails system. Appropriate for hiking, running and biking.
Distance: 20 minute walk
7. American Center for Physics
Within driving distance
🏠 Historic Homes and Buildings
Architectural styles of Riverdale Park's private homes vary widely and include large Victorians, cozy cottages and post-war bungalows. There are also many examples of early 20th century Sears "Honor-Bilt Modern Homes."
Estimated length of walking tour is 45 minutes
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • 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° 57.819′ N, 76° 56.348′ W. Marker is in Riverdale Park, Maryland,
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riversdale (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calvert Family Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Plantation to Suburb; a Community Grows (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Town of Riverdale Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rhode Island Ave Trolley Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Clock
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
