Was it a poem or a battlefield? Chevy Chase Section Five’s very name echoes with history. This small incorporated village in Montgomery County, Maryland, has a story much larger than its 0.11 square miles.
Chevy Chase Section Five is part of a bigger community called Chevy Chase. This larger area includes other settlements in Montgomery County. It even includes a neighborhood in Washington D.C.
Let’s step back in time. The name “Chevy Chase” comes from an old Scottish/English poem. The poem is titled “Ye Cheviat Chays Ballade”. It tells about the Battle of Otterburn in 1388. This battle was a fight between English and Scottish lords. They argued over hunting rights. Later, in 1752, Colonel Joseph Belt owned land here. He likely knew the poem. He named his woodland “Cheivy Chase”.
The Chevy Chase area grew in sections. Each section got a number. In 1916, some residents of Section 5 met. They wanted street lights and other improvements. So, they formed the Section 5 Chevy Chase Citizen’s Association. Dues were $4 a year. By 1922, Chevy Chase Section Five became a special taxing district. A volunteer council made policies. A part-time manager handled daily tasks.
Then, in 1982, something big happened. Residents asked the Maryland General Assembly to become a real town. They wanted to be an incorporated municipality. The government stayed the same.
Most homes in Chevy Chase Section Five are old. They were built before World War II. Local architects and builders designed them. Seventeen homes have special historical features. These homes are on the Montgomery County Historic Register.
In 1982, state law prohibited riotous conduct, profanity, and vulgar language within Chevy Chase Section Five.
Today, Chevy Chase Section Five is still popular. People want to live in a friendly, peaceful place. In 2020, 672 people lived here. The population density was 6,280.37 people per square mile.
Homes here are valuable. Prices range from under $1 million to over $2 million. The village is located at 38.983060, -77.074786. The only state highway serving Chevy Chase Section Five is Maryland Route 186. This is also known as Brookville Road.
Chevy Chase Section Five provides an excellent education. Residents attend Montgomery County Public Schools. This includes Rosemary Hills Elementary School, Chevy Chase Elementary School, Silver Creek Middle School, and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
Chevy Chase Section Five. It is more than just a name. It is a place with a rich past. It is a place people are proud to call home.