"Belair Mansion"
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pseudoprime
N 38° 58.108 W 076° 45.287
18S E 347977 N 4314741
This marker for the Belair Mansion is on a busy stretch of Route 197, about half a mile from the actual mansion.
Waymark Code: WM542Y
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2008
Views: 39
"Belair was built circa 1740 by Samuel Ogle, Governor of Maryland. Through the years the mansion became known as the "House of Governors" because governors Thomas Blayden, Benjamin Tasker Sr., Benjamin Ogle I, Oden Bowie and Christopher Lowndes were also associated with it at different times."
County (required): Prince George's County
Location (required): Along Route 197
More info about the site/marker (optional):
In addition to housing governors, the estate bred two Triple Crown winners. It is currently operated as a museum by the City of Bowie.
Website for more info (optional): [Web Link]
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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