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History of Hyattsville
Can you answer one of our
History Questions?
We can't!
Important Dates in Hyattsville History
- 1860
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The City was founded by and named after Christopher Clarke Hyatt,
who settled here sometime before 1860.
- 1886
- Hyattsville was incorporated by an act of State Legislation on April 7, 1886.
The first Town Commissioners were elected
in 1886 and held their first meeting on May 10, 1886.
- 1888
- The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department was founded. They responded to
their first fire at 10:30am on October 6, 1888.
- 1900
- In 1900, the Town sought and received authorization from the General Assembly
to implement a Mayor and Common Council form of government.
The first mayor was elected in May of 1900.
The first meeting was held on May 14, 1900.
- 1913
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- 1943
- On March 23, 1943, the corporate name was changed from Mayor and Common Council of Hyattsville to
Mayor and City Council of Hyattsville by bills enacted by the General Assembly.
- 1999
- Website started at www.hyattsville.org
Dates to add? Pictures welcome!
Hyattsville History Questions
Here's a sneak peek at twelve
essays on Hyattsville's history, now in preparation for this website.
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