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

Riverdale Park

By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

1. Riverdale Park Marker

Inscription. Welcome to the Town of Riverdale Park

Formally incorporated in 1920, the Town of Riverdale Park derives its name from historic Riversdale Plantation. Riversdale Mansion still stands today, surrounded by the community that grew up around it.

A visit to Riverdale Park is a delightful journey through Maryland History. Town Center, the historic business district, features shops and attractions including a replica of a vintage B&O train station.

In addition to Riversdale Mansion, several homes are listed on the Maryland Historical Trust's Register of Historic Places.

Enjoy your visit to Riverdale Park. Experience our community pride and our Maryland heritage. It's a nice place to visit and a great place to live.

Erected by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.

Location. 38° 57.684′ N, 76° 55.874′ W. Marker is in Riverdale Park, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverdale Road and 49th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Riverdale Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverdale MD 20737, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverdale School (within shouting distance

Marker and Entrance to Riversdale Mansion image. Click for full size.

By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

2. Marker and Entrance to Riversdale Mansion

The photographer is looking west down Riverdale Road.

of this marker); The Riversdale Dependency (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Signs of War (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Riversdale (about 500 feet away); This Demiculverin (about 500 feet away); Eternal Tribute (approx. 0.2 miles away); This Clock (approx. ¼ mile away); The Town of Riverdale Park (approx. ¼ mile away).

Categories. • 20th Century • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars •

Welcome to ATHA image. Click for full size.

By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

3. Welcome to ATHA

Anacostia Trails Heritage Area.

Welcome to ATHA, 84 square miles of historic, cultural, recreational and environmental sites in Prince George's County. We offer something for everyone.

ATHA, Inc. is dedicated to using cultural heritage tourism to build local economies while preserving and promoting 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.

Riversdale Mansion image. Click for full size.

By Tom Fuchs, November 15, 2008

4. Riversdale Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland.