Near Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Benjamin Banneker Hall / Benjamin Banneker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
1. Benjamin Banneker Hall / Benjamin Banneker Marker
Benjamin Banneker Hall, constructed in 1926, stood on this site until 1999 when it was razed to make room for the new Center for Learning and Technology. Bowie State University honors the memory and historic contributions of the distinguished African American scholar for whom the building was named.
Benjamin Banneker, the grandson of a former slave, was a remarkable young man relentless in his pursuit of learning. He taught himself astronomy, advanced mathematics and published his own Almanac. Banneker helped survey the "Federal Territory", working closely with Pierre L'Enfant who was the architect charged with planning Washington, D.C. L'Enfant was dismissed and Banneker recreated the plans from memory, completed the design for the city, and earned a place of honor in the history of the nation's capital.
Erected by Bowie State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 39° 1.148′ N, 76° 45.614′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bowie State University (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bowie Caboose (approx. 1.3 miles away); From Huntington to Bowie - The History (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bowie Railroad Station Museum (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling Conservation Trail (approx. 2.1 miles away); Dr. Gregory J. Smith (approx. 2.1 miles away); National Wildlife Center (approx. 2.1 miles away); William Levitt and Sons, Belair-at-Bowie (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowie.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
2. Benjamin Banneker Hall / Benjamin Banneker Marker
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 150 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
