North Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Davis Family Picnic Pavilion
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Floyd E. Davis Company, the officers, directors, and employees are honored to play a role in the creation of the Shirley Povich Field at the Cabin John Regional Park.
The Davis family ties to Montgomery County date back to the early 1900s. Floyd E. Davis first came to Washington in 1890. Mr. Davis quickly became involved in the community and soon rose to a leadership position in the real estate, insurance, and baking industries where he remained active for over 65 years. In 1911, he purchased the original parcel of land that was to become his home and farm, Rock Spring.
In 1954, a portion of the Rock Spring Farm was selected as the site for Walter Johnson High School, named in honor of the hall of Fame pitcher whose home had been nearby on Old Georgetown Road.
Now baseball's "Big Train" has a home here at Shirley Povich Field. It is with a sense of pride, a warm remembrance for the past, and continuing hope for the future that we dedicate this pavilion to baseball fans everywhere.
Erected 1999 by Floyd E. Davis Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education
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Location. 39° 1.865′ N, 77° 8.999′ W. Marker is in North Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Westlake Drive, 0.4 miles north of Westlake Terrace, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10600 Westlake Dr, Bethesda MD 20817, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Morning… with Shirley Povich (here, next to this marker); Hopkins & Porter Scoreboard (here, next to this marker); Sal Colangelo (here, next to this marker); Cal Ripken Senior (here, next to this marker); Brett Cecil (here, next to this marker); Brian Dozier (here, next to this marker); Bruce Adams (here, next to this marker); Dean Albany (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bethesda.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
