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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM163H_national-naval-medical-center-in-the-1940s_Bethesda-MD.html
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt selected this site on July 5, 1938. At the time, the site was a cabbage patch on a run down farm. This property was originally part of the "Clagetts' Purchase" recorded in 1715. The original 772 acre tract has b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15ZC_from-trolley-to-trail_Bethesda-MD.html
After the Civil War, America's cities created new transportation systems that enabled them to prosper and grow. During this time, major rail lines were built to connect Washington, D.C. with other cities. Smaller electric streetcar or 'trolley' li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEQU_the-linden-oak_Bethesda-MD.html
Known locally as "The Linden Oak," this white oak tree (Quercus alba) is the fourth largest of its species in the state of Maryland and the largest in Montgomery County. How it came to be called "The Linden Oak" is unknown. Recognized in the Bi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC3M_madonna-of-the-trail_Bethesda-MD.html
(East Face) N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days. (North Face) This the first military road in America beginning at Rock Creek and Potomac River, Georgetown, Maryland, leading our pioneers across this continent …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5CP_robert-w-leibling_Bethesda-MD.html
In loving memory of Robert W. Leibling, Husband, Father, WWII Captain, Community Leader, Executive. 1923-2000. Robert W. Lebling gave to the community with passion, just as he loved his family and friends. Highly respected for his civic and bus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5A7_five-points-historic-crossroads_Bethesda-MD.html
This commemorative site known as "Five Points," has been used as a commercial crossroads for almost 300 years. Its name was derived from the old Indian trails which are now merged and identified as Edgemoor Lane, Wisconsin Avenue, East West Highwa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM57T_the-georgetown-branch-railroad_Bethesda-MD.html
The Capital Crescent Trail follows the route of an old railroad line called the Georgetown Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O). It's all that remains of an unrealized attempt by the B&O to construct a major rail link between the Baltimore-Washi…
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