Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Front Door to Maryland History
Experience Salubria
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 24, 2014
1. Front Door to Maryland History Marker
Experience Salubria is a curated collective of historic facts that establishes Southern Prince George’s County as the front door to Maryland’s epic heritage. The collective within the Tanger Outlets National Harbor consists of four destination points: two commemorative bronze plaques; the Salubria Memorial Garden, and; the Potomac River Heritage Visitors Center. Each point offers a unique way to engage, reflect, and celebrate the history and diverse cultures in Prince George’s County.
The research, design elements, and visual markers throughout the collective guide the visitor from pre-Civil War footprints to contemporary realities. The plantings in the Memorial Garden provide a landscape that offers visitors a glimpse of early horticultural innovation. The Heritage Visitors Center presents guided discoveries including archaeological finds. These may spark spirited conversation that can be continued in other historic places along Maryland’s Southern Potomac shores.
Erected 2014 by Experience Salubria.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 47.577′
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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: Dr. John H. Bayne of Salubria “Prince of Horticulture” (a few steps from this marker); Emancipation in Maryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John H. Bayne: A Leader In His Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Slavery in the Potomac Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Salubria Changed the Future of the Potomac Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Standing at Historic Salubria (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Hanson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Salubria (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxon Hill.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Judah and Resistance (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 7, 2025
2. Front Door to Maryland History Marker
The marker has weathered but remains legible.
Additional keywords. slavery
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, June 5, 2014
3. "Front Door to Maryland History" Marker at the east entrance to the Memorial Garden
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4. A Weroans, or Chieftain, of Virginia
Engraving by Theodor de Bry, 1590 after John White watercolor, 1585.
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, April 14, 2018
5. Potomac Heritage Vistors Center
Suite 399, Tanger Outlets
Suite 399, Tanger Outlets
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 2. submitted on May 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 1, 2014, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
