Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forest Place
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
1. Forest Place Marker
Inscription.
Forest Place. . The Dr. John Peach House stood on the site from 1869 through 1989. Dr. John Peach (1835-1935) was the fifth generation of his family in this area. He constructed the house on his 247 acre farm, named Forest Place. The house was a good example of Victorian Vernacular Farmhouse architecture. Dr. Peach practiced as a country doctor for 40 years and then retired to farming. He is buried in the cemetery at the nearby Mount Oak Methodist Church, which his father helped to establish.
The Dr. John Peach House stood on the site from 1869 through 1989. Dr. John Peach (1835-1935) was the fifth generation of his family in this area. He constructed the house on his 247 acre farm, named Forest Place. The house was a good example of Victorian Vernacular Farmhouse architecture. Dr. Peach practiced as a country doctor for 40 years and then retired to farming. He is buried in the cemetery at the nearby Mount Oak Methodist Church, which his father helped to establish.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 38° 56.403′ N, 76° 43.508′ W. Marker is in Bowie, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker can be reached from Excalibur Road north of Elder Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16020 Excalibur Rd, Bowie MD 20716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2022
2. Forest Place 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 140 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
