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

Hopkins & Porter Scoreboard

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 29, 2022

1. Hopkins & Porter Scoreboard Marker

Inscription. The Povich Field hand-operated scoreboard is named in recognition of the outstanding community contribution made by Hopkins & Porter Construction of Potomac, Maryland. Hopkins & Porter designed and constructed the scoreboard as well as the dugout furniture for the inaugural 1999 season. Founded in 1977 by Guy Hopkins Semmes and Michael Porter Denker, Hopkins & Porter is a custom builder/remodeler committed to supporting the community. The hand-operated scoreboard has been a symbol of classic baseball architecture throughout the history of our national pastime.

Erected 1999 by Hopkins & Porter Construction.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 39° 1.862′ N, 77° 8.997′ W. Marker is in North Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It 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.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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: This Morning… with Shirley Povich (here, next to this marker); Miller & Long Grandstand (here, next to this marker); Davis Family Picnic Pavilion (here, next to this marker); So what are those numbers hanging on the right field fence? (here, next to this marker); Original Povich Field Seat Plaques From 1999 (a few steps from this marker); John Ourisman (a few steps from this marker); Walter Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Leibo's Place (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bethesda.

Photographed by Laura Edwards, April 2, 2024

2. Hopkins & Porter Scoreboard Marker

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 29, 2022

3. Hopkins & Porter Scoreboard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.