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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H5Q_raven-and-the-sun_Bethesda-MD.html
The carvings on this bench depict a story from the Salish people of the northwestern United States and British Columbia, Canada. The story explains how Raven delivered the sun, moon, stars, and fire to humanity. These treasures are necessary for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H4Z_a-totem-for-healing_Bethesda-MD.html
The National Library of Medicine's healing totem was created to promote good health, in keeping with the mission of the doctors and scientists who work here at NIH to advance our knowledge of health and medicine. Master carver Jewell James of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H1X_bethesda-meeting-house_Bethesda-MD.html
Bethesda Meeting House
Founded 1820 - Rebuilt 1850
Placed by
Margaret Whetten Chapter
National Society Daughters
of American Revolution
October 28, 1979
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FOJ_the-walter-reed-memorial_Bethesda-MD.html
The 1903 Walter Reed Memorial Association's vision for a memorial in honor of Major Walter Reed was finally realized on 21 November 1966 on the ground of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. After the center's closure on 15 Septembe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FOI_old-spring-house-pool-of-bethesda_Bethesda-MD.html
Originally, the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center was a rural farm with a small pond fed by a natural spring. The picture to the right is the original spring house located on the property. the pool and the tiny stream reminded the Presi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E5P_old-georgetown-road_Bethesda-MD.html
Part of Old Georgetown Road Was once an Indian trail going from what is now Wisconsin Avenue to the Potomac River. In 1806, The Maryland Assembly created the Washington Turnpike Company to improve the Georgetown-Frederick Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E43_at-this-location_Bethesda-MD.html
The 192 year old, 84 foot tall white oak that grew here was felled on February 14, 1998 to make way for the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center. The U.S. Navy used the 14 ton, 35 foot trunk segment for repairs to the USS Constitution, the hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E3U_tree-of-hippocrates_Bethesda-MD.html
From the Greek Island of Cos, Hippocrates is said to have held classes under the parent tree. The gift Tree was presented by the town of Cos to the National Library of Medicine at the dedicationof its new building on December 14, 1961.
This Rep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E34_tennallytown-and-rockville-railroad_Bethesda-MD.html
In 1890, the Tennallytown and Rockville Railroad ran along Old Georgetown Road to Bethesda Park, a favorite amusement spot in the area. The park entrance was located on the corner of what is now Old Georgetown Road and Sonoma Road.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DZK_this-complex-of-buildings-and-gardens_Bethesda-MD.html
This complex of buildings and gardens stands on part of the land associated with Descendants of Ninian Beall, who came to Maryland in 1650. His son George reputedly gave his name to Georgetown which in 1752 was carved out of property he owned.