This cache was placed by the City of Bowie Park Rangers. You are
seeking a nano cache. Terrain is paved to almost the last 20 yards.
Although paved, there is a hill leading to the site that is
somewhat steep. This is a log only cache so please bring your own
writing tool. Parking (38.94731 lat -76.732199 long)
The City of Bowie today encompasses a very large tract of land
in northeastern Prince George’s County that was once
comprised of a vast number of colonial and early national period
plantations and farms and early churches. The rich soil in this
area had made it a prime location for production of both tobacco
and crops.
In addition to the many historical figures associated with Bowie
is the City’s Revolutionary War patriot, Major Thomas
Lancaster Lansdale. Lansdale joined the American forces in July,
1776. By December of 1776 he was made Captain in the Fourth
Regiment, and was later promoted to Major in the Third Maryland
Regiment in 1779. Having been taken a Prisoner of War twice during
the Revolution, he served in the colonial forces until the peace
was signed in 1783. Major Lansdale’s grave records his life
from 1748 to 1803. His remains rest in Major Thomas Lancaster
Lansdale Park, on Collington Road (MD 197), opposite the Bowie Town
Center.
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Here to read more about the history of Bowie and historic
sites.
The City of Bowie Museums include:
Belair Mansion and Stable Museums
12207 Tulip Grove Drive/2835 Belair Drive, Bowie
Open Tuesday through Sunday from Noon – 4 p.m.
Bowie Railroad Museum
8614 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Old Town Bowie Welcome Center
8606 Chestnut Avenue, Bowie
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Radio and Television Museum
2608 Mitchellville Road, Bowie
Open Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 5
p.m.
Admission is free at all City Museum Sites
For further information, please call 301-809-3089