How 18 Neighborhoods In and Around Bethesda Got Their Names

The history behind names of local communities past and present

October 13, 2015 1:59 p.m.


Photo from Chevy Chase History Website

Martin's Additions

Martin’s Additions was entrepreneur Harry Martin’s idea, and he assembled the Brookville Road properties in Chevy Chase starting in 1896. In 1916, Martin’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Additions to Chevy Chase became special taxing districts. After a referendum, they were incorporated into a village in 1985.

  Back          Next 

Digital Partners

Enter our essay contest