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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.

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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1870Railroad Junction: Named for Gov. Oden Bowie.

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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bowie's character and economy.

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Bowie's identity and economy.

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1957Levittown: Major planned community.

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2010Modern Era: Bowie continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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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?

One of the largest majority-Black cities in the U.S.

Bowie State University, one of the oldest HBCUs, is here.

Named for Governor Oden Bowie, not David or Jim Bowie.

Bowie is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Bowie was founded in 1870.

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