Bowie

by Pamela Peck Williams, Yoku Shaw-Taylor, City of Bowie Museums

Overview

Nestled in the heart of Prince George's County, the city of Bowie has grown from a Colonial farming area to become one of Maryland's largest cities. Its rich history is intertwined with those of the railroad, early tobacco culture, the rise of suburbia, and Thoroughbred racing. Belair Mansion and Stable bred some of the 20th century's most brilliant racers, including two Triple Crown winners raced under the Belair colors. The Belair Mansion and Stable remain today as two of Thoroughbred racing's most historic places. Built on the railroads, the city's birthplace was Huntington City. At the heart of Huntington was Bowie Station, named for Maryland governor Oden Bowie, an important figure in the presence of the railroad in the area. Today, the city of Bowie is a growing, vibrant, and diverse city, incorporating almost 400 years of history in its story. Bowie is a true American hometown where the present celebrates the past every day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467116602
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	09/12/2016
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,085,145
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Pamela Peck Williams is a lifelong Maryland resident and manager of historic properties for the City of Bowie. The discovery and sharing of Bowie's history is the best part of her daily tasks. Yoku Shaw-Taylor has lived in Maryland for over 30 years and writes about the history of immigration.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Collington, Huntington, and Bowie 9

2 Belait Mansion 21

3 Equine Heritage 33

4 Belair-at-Bowie 45

5 Houses of Worship 59

6 Schools 73

7 Businesses 83

8 People and Places 95

9 Pieces of the Past 111

Bibliography 127