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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15GX_site-of-marylands-first-state-tree-nursery-1914-1950_College-Park-MD.html
In 1914, the University of Maryland, originally the Maryland Agricultural College, donated this land to establish the first state nursery. Fred W. Bosley, student of Gifford Pinchot (father of American Forestry), brought tree nursery science to Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM118K_on-the-shoulders-of-giants_College-Park-MD.html
This memorial garden was commissioned the 14th of April, 1998 and is dedicated to our African American ancestors who have constructed, educated, served and contributed to the University of Maryland. African Americans - both enslavedand free - were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10SN_leo-van-munching_College-Park-MD.html
Leo Van Munching, Jr. was born on April 7, 1926 in Rotterdam, Holland. Following his military career from 1944-1946, Mr. Van Munching enrolled at the University of Maryland at College Park, and graduated in 1950 from the College of Business and Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZB3_dervey-augusta-lomax_College-Park-MD.html
On this site was the boyhood home of Dervey Augusta Lomax, first Mayor of African American ancestry in the City of College Park from 1973-1975. This site was part of the residential/business Lakeland community prior to the creation of Lake Artemes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ4K_charlton-avenue_Berwyn-Heights-MD.html
Benjamin Charlton (c. 1820-1894) was a prominent member of the Washington, D.C. business and social community. He was director at the Central National Bank and served on the Committee for the Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland. Charlton ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY0O_carrington-avenue_Berwyn-Heights-MD.html
General Edward C. Carrington (1825-1892) purchased the Yarrow land tract consisting of 150 acres and the home called Sportland for $59,000 on 9 September 1869.In 1846, he organized Captain Carrington's Company, 1st Regiment Virginia Volunteers (kn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWFW_blair-lee-iii_College-Park-MD.html
Acting Governor, State of Maryland, 1977-1979
Member of the University of Maryland Board of Regents, 1980-1985
A public servant of unrivaled integrity, dedication, and sound judgment, Blair Lee III served the people of the State of Maryland …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU77_engineering-100_College-Park-MD.html
[south face:]Engineering 100Maryland Engineers - Designing Tomorrow Today: 1894-1994University of Maryland at College Park[east face:]Important Milestones1894 - 19441894 - Mechanical Engineering established1898 - 1st Bachelor of Science degree awa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOY5_millard-e-tydings_College-Park-MD.html
This Building is Namedin Memory of Millard E. Tydings 1890 - 1961Distinguished Public Servant and Friend of Education Alumnus of the University Decorated Officer, World War ISpeaker of the House of DelegatesState SenatorMember of the House of Repr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGF_clarence-mitchell-jr_College-Park-MD.html
Affectionately known as the "101st Senator" of the United States of America, Clarence Mitchell, Jr. was an effective proponent of civil rights. A shrewd political strategist and an artful orator and parliamentarian. His contributions to the state …