Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Loughborough Mill

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 8, 2021

1. Loughborough Mill Marker

Inscription. In the early 1800s, Nathan Loughborough moved from Philadelphia to Washington and purchased the 250 acre estate, Milton c.1820. Believed to be the oldest standing house in the area, the original wing was built in the eighteenth century of granite, a non-indigenous stone. The Loughboroughs built a mill on the property, also of stone c.1830. Originally from Virginia, the family supported the Confederacy, joining their ranks during the War. Union soldiers camping at Milton reportedly destroyed the mill, perhaps in retaliation, and runoff from the Johnstown flood of 1889 nearly obliterated the mill race. Nothing remains today except the mill excavation and traces of the race.

An image of Loughborough Mill from a nineteenth century painting by John Eicholtz

Erected by The Maryland Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Park and Planning, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 38° 57.559′ N, 77° 6.435′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Capital Crescent Trail, 0.4 miles south of River Road (Maryland Route 190), on the left

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when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethesda MD 20816, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Loughborough Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Neal Potter Plaza (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Neal Potter Plaza (approx. half a mile away); Artist's Conception of Battery Bailey, Circa 1862 (approx. half a mile away); Defending the City of Washington (approx. half a mile away); What is a Battery? (approx. half a mile away); Col. Guilford Dudley Bailey (approx. half a mile away); Battery Bailey (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethesda.

Capital Crescent Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 8, 2021

2. Capital Crescent Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.