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Bowie, Maryland, was founded as a railroad stop between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The station was named after governor and resident Oden Bowie, but the towns itself was initially called Huntington City. The town's name was later changed, and Bowie was incorporated in 1916. The southern Maryland town is home to more than 50,000 people.
The town celebrates its history with a number of museums but also has made strides toward its future by undertaking a revitalization project renovating the downtown and a number of tourist attractions. The arts community is vibrant in Bowie, with a center for the performing arts and a theatrical playhouse. The town owns about 2,000 acres of parkland for residents' outdoor enjoyment. The city has also recently built a state-of-the-art seniors center, an indoor ice rink, a gymnasium and a skate park.
The town of Bowie has benefited from its close proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The city has become an attractive place for commuters to both major cities because of its low crime rate, active community and appealing real estate market. The median income for a family in Bowie is well above the national average. Less than 2 percent of the population lives below the poverty line here and its unemployment rate is fairly low at about 3 percent.
The City of Bowie and the State of Maryland are two of the biggest employers within the city, operating the many public works. Other major employers include:
Neighborhoods and districts of Bowie accommodate more than 18,500 houses, out of which more than 97 percent are occupied. Of the occupied houses, more than 15,400 are owner-occupied while renters occupy around 2,600 houses. The median home price is slightly higher than the statewide median price.
Old Town Bowie is home to the city Welcome Center, Town Green, and Huntington Railroad Museum. The district includes several historic sites, restaurants, and antique and specialty shops.
Bowie State University: The oldest historically black school of higher education in Maryland and fifth-oldest in the country, Bowie State University has been a leader in the graduation of African- Americans in educational and technological fields. The four schools within the college are the School of Education, the School of Business, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Professional Studies. Bowie State also has a partnership with NASA with the operation of the Satellite Operations Center, where students can earn training and certification in satellite management.
Bowie Baysox: The AA minor league team affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles plays at Prince George's Stadium, built in 1996. The team won its first division title in 2008.