Cheverly

Established in 1918 Cheverly blossomed into a planned suburb. Imagine Robert Marshall the president of the Washington Suburban Realty Company. He purchased the land in 1918. He developed Cheverly around the 1839 Magruder family homestead Mount Hope. Marshall even became the first resident. He moved into the restored homestead in 1919. Cheverly’s history is interwoven with the Magruder family. Their homestead became a symbol of Cheverly’s origins. However in 2020 the town council voted to remove Mount Hope from the town seal. This reflects Cheverly’s evolution and its desire to move forward. The town’s story extends beyond its early days. Cheverly continued to grow. More homes were built creating a varied housing stock. Apartment complexes were built too. Cheverly’s growth wasn’t solely residential. Industrial property was established in 1958. Businesses like the PepsiCo bottling plant set up shop here. Cheverly became a hub of activity not just a residential area. The town’s development is also evident in its parks and recreation areas. Cheverly boasts several parks. These include Bellamy Park Boyd Park and Magruder Spring Park. These spaces offer a blend of recreation and historical significance. Magruder Spring for instance was even used by the British in 1814 during their march on Washington. Cheverly’s rich past shapes its present. Its diverse population its blend of residential and industrial areas and its beautiful parks. These all contribute to Cheverly’s unique charm. The town’s growth also led to the establishment of the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center in 1944. This served the community for decades. However in 2021 the hospital closed. It was replaced by a new facility in Largo. Cheverly continues to evolve embracing its past while looking towards the future. Today Cheverly stands as a testament to its planned beginnings its continuous growth and its enduring community spirit. This is Cheverly a place where history and progress intertwine.