Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The District of Columbia Boundary Stones
[Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northwest 6]
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2019
Erected by Montgomery County Park Commission, Department of Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Original Federal Boundary Stones series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 38° 57.295′ N, 77° 5.613′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Western Avenue east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4957 Western Avenue, Washington DC 20016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Bayard (approx. 0.2 miles away in District of Columbia); The Washington and Glen Echo Railroad (approx. half a mile away); Early Commerce (approx. half a mile away in District of Columbia); Early Inhabitants (approx. 0.6 miles away in District of Columbia); Harry Country (approx. 0.6 miles away in District of Columbia); "Oh, It's You, Welcome!" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Set in Stone (approx. 0.7 miles away in District of Columbia); Churches and Cemeteries (approx. 0.7 miles away in District of Columbia).
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
The title used is the one verbatim from the marker. In addition, the secondary title, naming the specific marker has been added.
— Submitted April 9, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 18, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2020, by Roberto Bernate of Arlington, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.