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

Bowie State University

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2016

1. Bowie State University Marker

Inscription. Oldest historically black institution of higher education in Maryland. Established in 1865 in Baltimore as a school for freed slaves. In 1867 became Baltimore Normal School for the education of colored teachers. Relocated in 1911 to Prince George’s County; renamed Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. Expanded to four-year program 1935 as Maryland Teachers College at Bowie. Liberal Arts added 1963 became Bowie State College. Joined University System of Maryland 1988 as Bowie State University.

Erected 2016 by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 39° 1.081′ N, 76° 45.626′ W. Marker is near Bowie, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on Henry Circle. The marker is near the front of Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14000 Jericho Park 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Benjamin Banneker Hall / Benjamin Banneker

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Huntington to Bowie - The History (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Bowie Caboose (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bowie Railroad Station Museum (approx. 1.3 miles away); At the End of the Road (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wilsontown (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling Conservation Trail (approx. 2.1 miles away); Dr. Gregory J. Smith (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowie.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Bowie Caboose (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2016

2. Bowie State University Marker

The Thurgood Marshall Library is in the background

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2016

3. Bowie State University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.