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] 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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: TB, Maryland
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Prince George's County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Fesperman, Dan (March 30, 2001). "A wide spot in the road". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 129.
- ^ International, Rotary (July 1981). The Rotarian. Rotary International. p. 20. ISSN 0035-838X.
- ^ Hyde, Henry M. (October 26, 1920). "From Featherbed Lane To Johnnycake Town". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
