Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sacred Heart Chapel
Sacred Heart Chapel was established in 1741. The original chapel comprises the sacristy and sanctuary areas. The addition to the original chapel was destroyed by fire in 1853 and restored one year later in 1854. The church tower was added in 1876 and the church was remodeled in 1916 by Rev. Michael J. Hogan, S.J. It was restored beginning 1972 by the Restoration Society of Sacred Heart Parish under the direction of Rev. John F. Hogan.
Erected by Sacred Heart Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.
Location. 38° 58.982′ N, 76° 43.163′ W. Marker is in Bowie, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Annapolis Road (Maryland Route 450) east of Race Track Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16301 Annapolis Rd, Bowie MD 20715, 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 walking distance of this marker: Sacred Ground (here, next to this marker); White Marsh Plantation (here, next to this marker); A Community of Descendants (here, next to this marker); Slavery & Resistance at White Marsh (here, next to this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
