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Bowie, Maryland

Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, Bowie was established in 1870. One of the largest majority-Black cities in the U.S. Bowie State University, one of the oldest HBCUs, is here.
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Founded 1870 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Prince George's County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bowie, Maryland

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1870 Railroad Junction: Named for Gov. Oden Bowie.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bowie's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bowie's identity and economy.
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1957 Levittown: Major planned community.
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2010 Modern Era: Bowie continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Bowie

May 11, 2016
Gun Threat Campus Closes Washington College Maryland
Chestertown, Md. – Washington College closed its doors on May 11, 2016, after a troubling gun threat rattled the campus and sent…
Jan 23, 2016
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Sep 12, 2015
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Complete Historical Timeline

1870 Transport
Railroad Junction
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
1957 Business
Levittown
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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One of the largest majority-Black cities in the U.S.
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Bowie State University, one of the oldest HBCUs, is here.
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Named for Governor Oden Bowie, not David or Jim Bowie.
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Bowie is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Bowie was founded in 1870.

Famous People from Bowie, Maryland

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Nicole Yeargin
Athlete, Athletics Competitor · Born Aug 11, 1997 · Age 28
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Brad Schumacher
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Abby Phillip
Journalist, Political Reporter · Born Nov 25, 1988 · Age 37
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Chris Wright
Basketball Player · Born Nov 4, 1989 · Age 36
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Paige Moss
Actor, Television Actor · Born Jan 30, 1973 · Age 53

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