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

John Ourisman

[Shirley Povich Field]

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

1. John Ourisman Marker

Inscription. Shirley Povich Field is the result of the extraordinary community leadership of John Ourisman. As the Founder and Chairman of the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club, John recruited the organization's Founding Members, led the fundraising campaign for Povich Field, and built the foundation for a strong and vital community organization dedicated to improve youth baseball and softball fields. Thank you, John Ourisman, for your vision, hard work, commitment, and leadership.

Erected by Bethesda Community Base Ball Club.

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

Location. 39° 1.857′ N, 77° 8.995′ 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, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is

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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: Original Povich Field Seat Plaques From 1999 (here, next to this marker); Walter Johnson (here, next to this marker); George Solomon (here, next to this marker); Alexander DiMisa (here, next to this marker); Bill and Mike Veeck (here, next to this marker); Tim Kurkjian (here, next to this marker); Miller & Long Grandstand (here, next to this marker); Bethesda's Big Train (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Bethesda.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Joe Branzell (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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

2. John Ourisman Marker

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 909 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.