Five Points, historic crossroads

Historical marker location:

4093 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Old Georgetown Road (Maryland Route 187) and Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling north on Old Georgetown Road.)

Marker installed: 1985

The Chesapeake Bay is a crucial part of Maryland's history and economy: The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and it has played a crucial role in Maryland's history and economy. The bay has been a major source of food, transportation, and recreation for Marylanders for centuries, and it continues to be an important part of the state's culture.