Brandywine in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Wilkes Booth and his companion David Herold
Photographed by Rico Ramirez, July 2, 2024
1. John Wilkes Booth and his companion David Herold Marker
Erected 1962 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Booth's Escape, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1904.
Location. 38° 39.805′ N, 76° 52.48′ W. Marker is in Brandywine, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is at the intersection of Crain Highway (U.S. 301) and Cedarville Road, on the right when traveling south on Crain Highway. Marker is about 50 feet south of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandywine MD 20613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Blue Jay Motel (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named T. B. (approx. 2.6 miles away); Dr. Mudd's House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (approx. 4.6 miles
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Other markers no longer nearby. Mattawoman Run (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing); T. B. (was approx. 2.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Booth's Escape Byway, Maryland Office of Tourism. (Submitted on August 19, 2019.)
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
2. John Wilkes Booth Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, August 31, 2009
3. John Wilkes Booth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,172 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Rico Ramirez of Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
