TB, Maryland

TB, Maryland
Unincorporated community
TB, Maryland
TB, Maryland

Location within the state of Maryland

Coordinates: 38°42′04″N 76°52′28″W / 38.70111°N 76.87444°W / 38.70111; -76.87444Coordinates: 38°42′04″N 76°52′28″W / 38.70111°N 76.87444°W / 38.70111; -76.87444
Country  United States of America
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Elevation 236 ft (72 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 598145

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]

History

A post office called T.B. was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1914.[3] TB has been noted for its short place name.[4] The origin of the name TB is disputed.[5]

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 14 October 2015.
  4. International, Rotary (July 1981). The Rotarian. Rotary International. p. 20. ISSN 0035-838X.
  5. Fesperman, Dan (March 30, 2001). "A wide spot in the road". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 14 October 2015.


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