Getting to Know Our Neighborhood…

Hello - I am Paul Bingle, a resident of Cottages at Hyatts since fall 2020, along with my wife Linda Paul and our two cats, “Chessie” (as in the C&O Railroad advertisements) and “Freeway” (we found him trying to cross an interstate highway). I am a local history buff and in retirement, probably have too much time for poking into documents and online files.

Extended and annotated versions of my CAH Newsletter stories about the area history…

Hyattsville versus Hyatts
Where Did the Name “Hyatts” Come From?

Expanded & Annotated Version of the November 2024 Newsletter Article

In 1861, Henry Adams Hyatt purchased a 111-acre tract of farmland that is today on the north side of Hyatts Road (County Road 123) between Liberty Road (County Road 9) and the approximately Sawmill Parkway. The acquisition predated (continued)

Who Previously Owned the Land Under Our Community?

Expanded & Annotated Version of the xx 2024 Newsletter

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“There are so many development projects underway or in the works within close proximity to the CAH. As a former community volunteer in Columbus, I was engaged in zoning reviews and advocating for infrastructure projects for 30 some years - so my current mental radar is attracted to discovering emerging development plans. This area is rich with projects. First understanding the area history helps to inform an understanding of the significance of the changes emerging.”