Greenbelt in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Greenbelt
1937
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2006
1. Greenbelt Marker
Greenbelt was the first of three planned garden towns built and owned by the U.S. Government during the Administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was a "new deal" experiment in community planning, of note to urban planners throughout the world. The 885 original homes were built in a series of clusters. Joined by interior walks, and circling central business, civic and recreation facilities. Greenbelt was incorporated June 1, 1937 as the first Maryland city with council-manager government. In 1952 the residents of the community formed a cooperative and purchased most of the government-built houses. By 1954, the U.S. Government had sold all developed property and most vacant land. While many new neighborhoods are also included in the present city, the original planned community continues as a cooperative.
Erected by Prince George's County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1937.
Location. 38° 59.813′ N, 76° 52.745′ W. Marker is in Greenbelt, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It is on Southway north of Greenbelt Road (Maryland Route 193), on the right when traveling north. Marker is near the entrance ramp to southbound Baltimore
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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: Greenbelt Historic District (here, next to this marker); Greenbelt Museum (approx. Ό mile away); Community Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Greenbelt (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eleanor Roosevelt (approx. 0.3 miles away); Swimming Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roosevelt Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gladys Noon Spellman Trail and Overpass (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenbelt.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Greenbelt, Maryland. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. segregated housing
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2006
2. Greenbelt Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2006
3. Map of Greenbelt Adjecent to the Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2006
4. Map of Greenbelt Adjacent to the Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 18, 2006
5. Greenbelt Historic District Marker
This historical marker is on the stone wall to the left of the map. It has its own page in this database.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 24, 2006
6. World War II Memorial
On Crescent Road between Gardenway and Southway.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs
7. World War II Memorial
In Memoriam, to the men of this community who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the armed forces of our country in World War II. Erected by the Citizens of Greenbelt.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 24, 2006
8. World War II Memorial
Harry L. Bell, Jr. – Henry Bochner – Charles F. Burton – James F. Confair – Glen H. Soellner — William E. Eubanks – Sydney F. Friend – Herbert A. La Flamme – William P. Sommers – Paul Swartz — Carl Treiman – Robert Williams – J. W. Woodward – Fred L. Yeatts – Irvin C. Staples
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, February 24, 2006
9. Lest We Forget Korea
Robert Pressler — Dedicated May 30, 1984. Greenbelt Unit #136 American Legion Auxillary.
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10. Lest We Forget Vietnam
William Lewis Kieffer, Jr. Richard Aaron Skinner Dedicated May 30, 1984, Greenbelt Unit #136 American Legion Auxillary.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,177 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 17, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 22, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
