Berwyn Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carrington Avenue

Photographed by Kerstin Harper, October 10, 2011

1. Carrington Avenue Marker

Inscription. General Edward C. Carrington (1825-1892) purchased the Yarrow land tract consisting of 150 acres and the home called Sportland for $59,000 on 9 September 1869.

In 1846, he organized Captain Carrington’s Company, 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers (known as the Richmond Rangers), which was the first company to offer its services to the federal government during the Mexican War. During the Civil War, he formed Company A, 2nd Battalion, District of Columbia Military Infantry. General Carrington was later appointed by President Lincoln as U.S. Attorney of the District of Columbia.

When surveyors platted the streets for the projected residential community of Charlton Heights (now Berwyn Heights) in 1888, in honor of the General, the northern boundary of Carrington’s property became Carrington Avenue.

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission renamed the street Osage Street by 1941.

Erected 2007 by Berwyn Heights Historical Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition,

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it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1869.

Location. 38° 59.368′ N, 76° 54.45′ W. Marker is in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is at the intersection of Osage Street and Edmonston Road, on the left when traveling west on Osage Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: College Park MD 20740, 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: Town of Berwyn Heights (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Belle Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edmonston Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schools of Berwyn Heights (approx.

Photographed by Kerstin Harper, October 10, 2011

2. Carrington Avenue Marker

0.2 miles away); Charlton Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Berwyn Heights Association (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Spa Spring & Gretta Railroad (approx. half a mile away); The Berwyn Heights Company (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berwyn Heights.

More about this marker. This is one in a series of markers erected by the Berwyn Heights Historical Committee. The markers commemorate the historic street names of the Town of Berwyn Heights, which were frequently named after notable people.

Regarding Carrington Avenue. The home in which General Carrington lived, located at 5933 Natasha Drive, is also the oldest house in Berwyn Heights, dating back to circa 1790.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2011, by Kerstin Harper of Berwyn Heights, Maryland. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Kerstin Harper of Berwyn Heights, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.