History of Bowie, Maryland, USA

1895 - Bowie
Bowie, a post-village of Prince George's co., Md., on the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad, at its junction with the Pope's Creek Branch, 25 miles S.S.W. of Baltimore, and 16 miles from Washington. It has 2 churches and a public school. Pop. about 300.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Bowie, a post-town of Prince George co., Md., on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington R., 25 miles SSW. of Baltimore and 16 miles from Washington. Pop. in 1900, 443. The banking point is Upper Marlboro.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1961 - Train Wreck Kills Six. 130 Race Fans Hurt; 7 Cars Jump Tracks.
BOWIE, Md., (AP) - Six persons were killed and about 130 injured Thursday when a special train carrying some 300 passengers derailed near Bowie Race Course.

Rescue workers searched the seven battered and tilted coaches until darkness covered the southern Maryland countryside, without finding additional victims. The dead included five passengers and a dining car waiter.

A spokesman for the Pennsylvania Railroad said one coach, in which a seventh body was believed to have been trapped, was thoroughly searched and no body was found.

The coach will not be moved until Friday but the spokesman said authorities were reasonably certain no more victims would be found.

The 11-car train originated in Philadelphia and picked up additional passengers at five stops along the way.

The crash occurred about three miles from the race track, at a point where the train leaves the main line and enters a spur track to the left side.

More than 90 persons were treated at nine hospitals in... Read MORE...

Bowie has something for everyone. Here's a list to get you started:
Allen Pond Park:

Enjoy a relaxing day at this beautiful park, which features a large pond, walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground. In the summer, you can rent paddleboats and canoes to explore the pond.

Bowie Town Center:

Shop, dine, and catch a movie at Bowie Town Center. This open-air shopping mall has a variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options for the whole family.

National Capital Radio & Television Museum:

Learn about the history of radio and television in the United States at this fascinating museum. It houses a vast collection of vintage broadcasting equipment and memorabilia.

Prince George's Stadium:

Catch a Bowie Baysox baseball game at this minor league stadium. It's a great place to enjoy America's favorite pastime with family and friends.

Bowie State University:

Explore the campus of Bowie State University, one of Maryland's historically black universities. You can attend cultural events, visit the art gallery, or simply... Read MORE...