Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neal Potter Plaza
at the Capital Crescent Trail
Neal Potter was a model public citizen, economist, and lifetime advocate for world peace, human rights, and responsible government. As a Montgomery County citizen, County Councilmember (1970-1990 and 1994-1998), and County Executive (1990-1994), he provided leadership in tax policy, land-use planning, and transportation.
As a long-time advocate for peace and human rights, he led student strikes against war and fascism. He was present at the meeting that launched the World Federalist Association and was a life member of the NAACP. Throughout his life, Neal Potter exhibited the highest personal motivation and integrity.
As a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, he rode his bike to school from the family farm near Cabin John.
Erected 2018 by The Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Peace • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 38° 57.948′ N, 77° 6.204′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is on Capital Crescent Trail 0.1 miles north of River Road (Maryland Route 190), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5223 River Rd, Bethesda MD 20816, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Neal Potter Plaza (here, next to this marker); The Washington and Glen Echo Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); One Hundred Years a Town (approx. half a mile away); Loughborough Mill (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Loughborough Mill (approx. half a mile away); "Oh, It's You, Welcome!" (approx. 0.8 miles away); The District of Columbia Boundary Stones (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fort Bayard (approx. 0.9 miles away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethesda.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
