Riverdale Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Betty's Garden
A living tribute to the life of Elizabeth Graefe Gossett
| | Elizabeth Graefe Gossett: January 31, 1912 - July 14, 2000 | |
Elizabeth "Betty" Gossett learned the joys of sharing the bounty of a garden while growing up in Riverdale Park. Betty lived her entire life just two blocks from Riversdale and, as a young girl, attended the Riverdale School on these grounds. She spent part of her working years on the staff of Riverdale Elementary School and divided her leisure time between her own gardens and service as a Riversdale volunteer.
Many of the flowers, fruits, and vegetables seen here are similar to those grown by Rosalie Calvert at Riversdale. In addition to their bounty, each of us takes from Betty's Garden and Betty Gossett herself the warmth of friendship and the love of local community.
Dedicated with love to Riversdale and to Betty's spirit by her grateful and loving sons, BArry, Kenneth and Patrick
Erected 2007 by Her sons Barry, Kenneth and Patrick.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Women.
Location. 38° 57.629′ N, 76° 55.878′ W. Marker is in Riverdale Park, Maryland,
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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: Welcome to the Riversdale Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Riversdale Dependency (a few steps from this marker); This Demiculverin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Riverdale School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Signs of War (about 300 feet away); Riverdale Park (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Riversdale
Another marker is no longer nearby. Riverdale School (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
