TB, Maryland

TB is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, in the U.S. state of Maryland,[1] near the intersection of highways MD 5 and US 301.[2]

TB, Maryland
Unincorporated community
TB, Maryland is located in Maryland
TB, Maryland
TB, Maryland
Location within the state of Maryland
TB, Maryland is located in the United States
TB, Maryland
TB, Maryland
TB, Maryland (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°42′04″N 76°52′28″W
Country United States of America
State Maryland
County Prince George's
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID598145

History

A post office called T.B. was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1914.[3] Some say the community has the name of Thomas Brooke, an early settler,[4][5] while others believe partners William Townshend and Mr. Brooke each etched his respective last initial into stone at the original town site.[4] TB has been noted for its unusually short place name.[6][7]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: TB, Maryland
  2. "MD 0005 Branch Avenue US 301 at TB to Auth Road (North of I-95/I-495)". Maryland State Highway Administration. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  3. "Prince George's County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  4. Fesperman, Dan (March 30, 2001). "A wide spot in the road". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  5. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 129.
  6. International, Rotary (July 1981). The Rotarian. Rotary International. p. 20. ISSN 0035-838X.
  7. Hyde, Henry M. (October 26, 1920). "From Featherbed Lane To Johnnycake Town". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 29, 2022.


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