Near Glenn Dale in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Gregory J. Smith
is dedicated to the memory of
Dr. Gregory J. Smith
Center Director,
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
2009 - 2014
Dr. Smith was a global leader in wildlife conservation in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He was instrumental in developing this trail to help others appreciate wildlife conservation in North America. Dr. Smith's contributions will live on through cooperative partnerships in wildlife conservation and awareness from nations across the globe.
Erected by Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 39° 1.66′ N, 76° 47.871′ W. Marker is near Glenn Dale, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on Loop Trail north of Tram Route, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurel MD 20708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling Conservation Trail (here, next to this marker); National Wildlife Center (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Bowie Caboose (approx. 1.7 miles away); From Huntington to Bowie - The History (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bowie Railroad Station Museum (approx. 1.7 miles away); Benjamin Banneker Hall / Benjamin Banneker (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bowie State University (approx. 2.1 miles away); Wilsontown (approx. 2.9 miles away).
Other markers no longer nearby. Conservation Leaders (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Bowie Caboose (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
