Chevy Chase in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodend Manor House
Photographed By Michael Kindig, July 20, 2002
1. Woodend Manor House Marker
Inscription.
Woodend Manor House. . The Woodend Manor House was designed in Georgian style by John Russell Pope in 1927, on what was once the hunting grounds for Algonquin Indians. The house was originally the residence of Chester and Marion Wells, who wanted the house to recreate the atmosphere of English country living in their American home. Captain and Mrs. Wells decided to build the mansion after discarding the idea of rebuilding and enlarging the ruins of the Clean Drinking Manor House. Clean Drinking was the name of the property, which was at one time about 14,000 acres, from the time it was "taken up" by John Courts in 1680 and patented in 1699, until it was purchased by Captain and Mrs. Wells in 1916., The Mansion contains 30 rooms, has 10,000 square feet (not including the basement), and has a partial third floor, which is not visible when looking up at the house from the outside. Forty acres of land surround the mansion, although Captain and Mrs. Wells once owned 100 acres, including part of what is now Rock Creek Park. In 1967 following the death of Mrs. Wells, Woodend was donated to the Audubon Naturalist Society, which was founded in 1897. Today, these grounds have numerous paths running through them, and are home to more than twenty-nine different species of birds. As the headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society, the manor house provides space for classrooms, a library, and a bookstore on the first floor, and office space on the second. Just inside the entrance is the great hall with high ceilings and an elegant fireplace. A spacious terrace extending across the lawn, just outside the great hall, can comfortably set 150 people for a variety of occasions.
The Woodend Manor House was designed in Georgian style by John Russell Pope in 1927, on what was once the hunting grounds for Algonquin Indians. The house was originally the residence of Chester and Marion Wells, who wanted the house to recreate the atmosphere of English country living in their American home. Captain and Mrs. Wells decided to build the mansion after discarding the idea of rebuilding and enlarging the ruins of the Clean Drinking Manor House. Clean Drinking was the name of the property, which was at one time about 14,000 acres, from the time it was "taken up" by John Courts in 1680 and patented in 1699, until it was purchased by Captain and Mrs. Wells in 1916.
The Mansion contains 30 rooms, has 10,000 square feet (not including the basement), and has a partial third floor, which is not visible when looking up at the house from the outside. Forty acres of land surround the mansion, although Captain and Mrs. Wells once owned 100 acres, including part of what is now Rock Creek Park. In 1967 following the death of Mrs. Wells, Woodend was donated to the Audubon Naturalist Society, which was founded in 1897. Today, these grounds have numerous paths running through them, and are home to more than twenty-nine different species of birds. As the headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society, the manor house provides space
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for classrooms, a library, and a bookstore on the first floor, and office space on the second. Just inside the entrance is the great hall with high ceilings and an elegant fireplace. A spacious terrace extending across the lawn, just outside the great hall, can comfortably set 150 people for a variety of occasions.
Erected by Boy Scout Troop 461.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 0.199′ N, 77° 4.04′ W. Marker was in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker was on Jones Mill Road, half a mile south of Woodhollow Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Woodend Sanctuary. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register>
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on December 2, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos:1. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on December 2, 2012, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.