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

In Loving Memory of Robert W. Lebling

Husband | Father | WWII Captain | Community Leader | Executive

— 1923 - 2000 —

Robert W. Leibling Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, January 21, 2006

1. Robert W. Leibling Marker

Inscription. Robert W. Lebling gave to the community with passion, just as he loved his family and friends. Highly respected for his civic and business leadership, Mr. Lebling served on numerous boards and committees for the economic betterment of Bethesda.

As President of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce during 1964 and 1965, he led the Bethesda Beautification Project under which hundreds of trees were planted along Wisconsin Avenue.

Mr. Lebling served as an Army Air Corps Captain in World War II, and flew his B-26 in 50 European combat missions. He and his devoted wife, Rita, raised six children while he owned and directed a Bethesda-based real estate company.

This memorial was donated by his family and friends with the grateful assistance of the Bethesda Urban Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.

Location. 38° 59.077′ N, 77° 5.669′ W. Marker is in Bethesda, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road (Maryland Route 187) and Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355), on the left when traveling north on Old Georgetown Road. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 7498 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert W. Lebling (a few steps from this marker); Five Points, historic crossroads (a few steps from this marker); Madonna of the Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Looking North up Wisconsin Avenue at Old Georgetown Road in 1940 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Georgetown Road (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethesda.

Photographed By Tom Fuchs, January 21, 2006

2. Robert W. Leibling Marker

In Loving Memory of Robert W. Lebling Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, September 9, 2023

3. In Loving Memory of Robert W. Lebling Marker

Context view of the marker location. Bethesda Metro Stop Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, September 10, 2023

4. Context view of the marker location. Bethesda Metro Stop Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,974 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.