Prince George's County Tricentennial

Prince George's County:
Over 300 years of History

Bowling Heights
3610 Old Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro vicinity Built circa 1870 -- Bowling Heights is a large, three-part, frame Victorian Gothic mansion with outstanding Eastlake- and Stick-style decorative details. The 2-1/2-story, hip-roof main block is flanked by asymmetrical lower wings, one of which served as a private Catholic chapel. The grounds include several unique historic out-buildings. This striking house was built for John D. Bowling, Jr., and is nearly identical to Villa de Sales in Aquasco, built by Bowling's sister a few years later. Bowling Heights is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic domestic architecture.

Special thanks to Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission, M-NPPC, County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (301)952-3520 for permission to post this page. Images on these pages are copyrighted and should not be used without author's permission.

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These pages were created as a part of the 1996 PG County Tricentennial celebration. Additional history resources are listed on the bibliography page. These pages are not being updated. They are now located on the Prince George's County Historical Society's web site. Contact links: web site manager - Society information. You can search the entire site through this search form.: