Near Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bowie State University
Erected 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 series list. 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. Marker 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.
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 (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); Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling Conservation Trail (approx. 2.1 miles away); Dr. Gregory J. Smith (approx. 2.1 miles away); National Wildlife Center (approx. 2.1 miles away); William Levitt and Sons, Belair-at-Bowie (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowie.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 36 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.