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

Five Points, historic crossroads

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 21, 2006

1. Five Points, Historic Crossroads Marker

Inscription. This commemorative site known as "Five Points," has been used as a commercial crossroads for almost 300 years. Its name was derived from the old Indian trails which are now merged and identified as Edgemoor Lane, Wisconsin Avenue, East West Highway and Old Georgetown Road. The Bethesda Metro Center, now located at this historic site, continues as a focal point and hub for travel, lodging and business. Dedicated to the Citizens of Montgomery County by Rozansky & Kay Construction Company, Bethesda, Maryland. 1685–1985

Erected 1985 by Rozansky & Kay Construction Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 38° 59.088′ N, 77° 5.667′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road (Maryland Route 187) and Wisconsin Avenue ( Route 355), on the right when traveling north on Old Georgetown Road. Route 355 goes through this intersection north-south. Routes 187 and 410 originate at this intersection. 187 leads northwestward, 410 leads eastward. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4093 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda MD 20814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

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At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Loving Memory of Robert W. Lebling (here, next to this marker); Madonna of the Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Complex of Buildings and Gardens (approx. ¼ mile away); Locust Grove (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Old Georgetown Road (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethesda.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Bank of Bethesda Building (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Looking North up Wisconsin Avenue at Old Georgetown Road in 1940 (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Old Georgetown Road (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); The First Building for the Bethesda Fire Department (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Five Points, historic crossroads. Edgemoor Lane no longer reaches this intersection. The Bethesda Metro Center sits on top of it.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 21, 2006

2. Five Points, Historic Crossroads Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 3,280 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.