Brandywine in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
T. B.
Brookefield
Brookefield
a tract of 2530 acres patented in 1664 to
Thomas Brooke, 16321676,
member of the Maryland Assembly 163376
Presiding Justice County Court 1667
Major in forces fighting Indians 1667
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1664.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 42.048′ N, 76° 52.536′ W. Marker was in Brandywine, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It was at the intersection of Branch Avenue (Maryland Route 5) and Accokeek Road ( Route 373), in the median on Branch Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 7510 Accokeek Road, Brandywine MD 20613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named T. B. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Wilkes Booth and his companion David Herold (approx. 2.6 miles away); Thrift School (approx. 3.1 miles away); Louise F. Cosca Regional Park (approx. 3.2 miles away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial Display (approx. 3.3 miles away); Louis Sheir Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); House of Reformation (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brandywine.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Mattawoman Run (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding T. B.. T.B. was the name of a 19th century village that stood at the intersection of present-day Brandywine Road and Old Brandywine Road. The village's name reportedly derives from the boundary stone that marked the division between lands owned by William Townshend and Thomas Brooke. The marker had a "T" on one side and a "B" on the other.
Also see . . .
1. Maj. Thomas Brooke, Sr., Esq. (1632–1676). Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 8, 2007.)
2. Marlow-Huntt House and The Casket Shop. The property as listed in the Maryland Inventory
of Historical Properties (Submitted on July 15, 2010, by Jacqueline White of Williamsburg, VA - Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Missing
This marker went missing when there was road constuction in the area. Now there is road construction again and the pole is lying in the ground not far from where it originally stood. Hope it is replaced someday.
Editor's Note: Thank you. We hope it is replaced soon as well.
— Submitted June 25, 2010, by Paul Gleaves of Waldorf, Maryland.

Photographed by F. Robby, November 29, 2007
3. 13700 Old Brandywine Road
This building is the former Marlow-Huntt Store built in 1867 and located at the intersection of Brandywine Road and Old Brandywine Road, about 500 feet west of the T.B. marker. It was used at the turn of the century as a general store and post office for the rural community of T.B. Restored by its current owners, the building now houses the Ice Cream Factory and Cafe. The building is registerd as a Prince George's County Historic Site.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2007, by Richard White of La Plata, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,609 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2011. Photos: 1. submitted on April 8, 2007, by Richard White of La Plata, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.


