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, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Oliver Street south of Riverdale Road, on the right when traveling
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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); 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 (about 400 feet away); The Harry Smith House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverdale Park.
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 98 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
