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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2TJ_the-lincoln-oak_Brentwood-MD.html
This gnarled and ringed stump, attesting to its age, is all that remains of the majestic oak tree that once shaded the old Spring House.
Steeped in history, it was put to rest by the forces of nature. Its passing will never be forgotten and its…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2TI_old-spring-house_Brentwood-MD.html
This venerable building dates back to the year 1683, when one of the early colonists built his home on the overlooking hillside. The spring still feeds cool water to the trough inside the spring house. This was the only method available in those d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SP_city-of-greenbelt_Greenbelt-MD.html
Welcome to the City of GreenbeltUnlike most towns that develop gradually over a long period of time, Greenbelt was the first "green town" built in 1936 from scratch as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. The entire community was compl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I3_broad-creek-historic-district_Fort-Washington-MD.html
The Broad Creek Historic District was established by the Prince George's County Council on July 30, 1985. The area surrounding Broad Creek, an estuary of the Potomac River, is considered a special place because of its historical significance, its …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2GE_fort-washington-park_Fort-Washington-MD.html
Fort Washington Park is the site of the first permanent fort constructed between 1814-1824 to guard the Potomac River approach to our Nation's Capital. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities and programs. Explore the historic sites …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B9_methodism-in-laurel_Laurel-MD.html
Methodism in Laurel was founded here in an "Upper Room" March 11, 1840.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27L_surratt-tavern_Clinton-MD.html
Owned and operated by the ardently pro-Southern Surratt family, this building was used by Confederate agents as a safe house during the Civil War. Built in 1852, the structure was a tavern, hostelry and post office.
Surratt's son, John, Jr., a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM274_st-ignatius-church-oxon-hill-maryland_Fort-Washington-MD.html
Founded in 1849 as a mission church under pastor Fr. Joseph M. Finotti, S.J. it remained a mission church until 1948, when Archbishop Patrick O'Boyle declared it a parish with Fr. Patrick J. Begley as the first resident pastor.
In the late 1800…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM273_slaves-infirmary-on-his-lordships-kindness_Clinton-MD.html
The brick portion of this building, probably constructed in the early 1800s, is believed to have served as an infirmary for the enslaved population. Here, African-American women often served as midwives and healers, delivering babies or attending …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YM_baltimore-southern-maryland-trunk-line_Upper-Marlboro-MD.html
Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunk LineRobert Crain HighwayAt this point construction was started 1922.