DC Boundary Stones

This boundary stone can be found near the intersection of Western Avenue and River Road NW, close to the border between Washington, D.C., and Bethesda, Maryland. Located in a suburban neighborhood setting, the stone is usually encased in an iron fence for protection. Its inconspicuous presence is easily missed by locals and visitors alike, but it serves as a unique historical marker. The stone signifies where the capital's boundary ends and the state of Maryland begins, and stands as a silent witness to the area's transformation from rural land to bustling suburbs.