Abraham Hall
Abraham Hall, constructed in 1889, is located on the northeast side of Old Muirkirk Road in the center of the historic African American community of Rossville, a section of Prince George's County, Maryland near Beltsville. Visitors find it in South Laurel. Management falls to Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation.
A museum inside South Laurel
Greenbelt is the nearest base
Greenbelt is 5 miles south, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1889
Abraham Hall dates from 1889 and is run by Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
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Abraham Hall
Abraham Hall, constructed in 1889, is located on the northeast side of Old Muirkirk Road in the center of the historic African American community of Rossville, a section of Prince George's County, Maryland near Beltsville.
It was constructed by the Benevolent Sons and Daughters of Abraham, an African American society that was established for the social welfare of its members. Originally known as Rebecca Lodge #6 of the Benevolent Sons and Daughters of Abraham, the building was constructed by John W. Jackson in 1889 in the burgeoning community of Rossville. Abraham Hall, an excellent example of a multi-purpose building associated with African Americans, served as a meeting hall, a house of worship, a school, and a social hall for African Americans living in a segregated society. The lodge hall functioned as the community black school, until a Rosenwald School was built in 1922.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1889
- Run by
- Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2005)
Bases for Abraham Hall
The nearest towns with places to stay are Washington (247) and College Park (17).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4Smithsonian Institution
- 5United States Triumphal Arch
- 6Northwest Stadium
- 7Lincoln Memorial
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Abraham Hall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 29,272 | $458K | — |
| Washington | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| College Park | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Baltimore | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| Arlington | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Greenbelt | 5 mi south | 5 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 campground | 24,948 | $255K | D− |
| Linthicum | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
| Severn | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 RV park | 58,402 | $479K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
These well-known sights sit within 17 miles.
Big draw114 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw215 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw316 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw414 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw516 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw611 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest Stadium
Big draw715 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw814 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0 · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answers on Abraham Hall
Is Abraham Hall in South Laurel?
Yes. It’s inside South Laurel, MD.
When is the best time to visit Abraham Hall?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Abraham Hall?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Abraham Hall?
Washington (13 mi, 247 places to stay), College Park (6 mi, 17 places to stay) and Baltimore (22 mi, 115 places to stay).
Tips from people in South Laurel
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