Bowie State University
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Don.Morfe
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Bowie State University-Oldest historically black institution of higher education in Maryland. Established in 1865 in Baltimore as a school for freed slaves. In 1867 became Baltimore Normal School for the education of colored teachers.
Waymark Code: WM11HD4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2019
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Bowie State University-Oldest historically black institution of higher education in Maryland. Established in 1865 in Baltimore as a school for freed slaves. In 1867 became Baltimore Normal School for the education of colored teachers. Relocated in 1911 to Prince George’s County; renamed Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. Expanded to four-year program 1935 as Maryland Teachers College at Bowie. Liberal Arts added 1963 became Bowie State College. Joined University System of Maryland 1988 as Bowie State University.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration.
County (required): Prince George's County
Location (required): Marker is on Henry Circle.
More info about the site/marker (optional):
The marker is near the front of Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University. Marker is in this post office area: Bowie MD 20715,
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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