College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of College Park
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2008
1. College Park Marker
Welcome to the City of College Park
The city is perhaps best known as home to the flagship campus of the University of Maryland. More surprising is that a significant chapter in early aviation history began here in 1909 at the world's oldest continuously operating airport. Today, University sports, academic conferences and competitions, and cultural events draw thousands of visitors to College Park each year.
The City has grown as a series of neighborhoods. Beyond busy Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) there are 11 distinct residential neighborhoods that create a small town atmosphere. Enjoy the historic neighborhoods of Old Town and Calvert Hills. Visit our parks, beautiful Lake Artemesia, the aviation museum and other amenities, many of which are linked by hiker-biker trails.
College Park, come visit, come study of come stay!
Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Maryland Heritage Area Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 38° 58.689′ N, 76° 55.735′ W. Marker is in College Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on 50th Avenue near Paint Branch
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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: Taliaferro House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michael Singer (about 600 feet away); McDonnell House (about 700 feet away); Old Parish House (about 700 feet away); Patrick Zentz (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cory House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trolley Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Park.
More about this marker. The pictures of this marker were taken with Elite Chrome 200 film and scanned into JPEG files.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2008
2. Reverse Face of College Park Marker
Welcome to ATHA, 84 square miles of recreational and environmental sites in Prince Georges County. We offer something for everyone.
ATHA, Inc. is dedicated to using cultural heritage tourism to build local economies while preserving, developing and promoting the natural, historical and cultural resources of ATHA, a State of Maryland-Certified Heritage Area in Prince George's County.
Spend an afternoon. Spend a week. Whatever you and your family like to do, you'll find it here.
ATHA, Inc. is dedicated to using cultural heritage tourism to build local economies while preserving, developing and promoting the natural, historical and cultural resources of ATHA, a State of Maryland-Certified Heritage Area in Prince George's County.
Spend an afternoon. Spend a week. Whatever you and your family like to do, you'll find it here.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2008
3. College Park - University of Maryland Metro Station
Marker is on right hand side of picture
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2008
4. The City of College Park
Buildings of the University of Maryland can be seen in the distance.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2008
5. Post Office, City of College Park
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,317 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.
