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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Frederick County, Maryland

 
Clickable Map of Frederick County, Maryland and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Frederick County, MD (584) Carroll County, MD (211) Howard County, MD (143) Montgomery County, MD (753) Washington County, MD (884) Adams County, PA (1445) Franklin County, PA (228) Loudoun County, VA (347)  FrederickCounty(584) Frederick County (584)  CarrollCounty(211) Carroll County (211)  HowardCounty(143) Howard County (143)  MontgomeryCounty(753) Montgomery County (753)  WashingtonCounty(884) Washington County (884)  AdamsCountyPennsylvania(1445) Adams County (1445)  FranklinCounty(228) Franklin County (228)  LoudounCountyVirginia(347) Loudoun County (347)
Frederick is the county seat for Frederick County
Adjacent to Frederick County, Maryland
      Carroll County (211)  
      Howard County (143)  
      Montgomery County (753)  
      Washington County (884)  
      Adams County, Pennsylvania (1445)  
      Franklin County, Pennsylvania (228)  
      Loudoun County, Virginia (347)  
 
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301 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The News
Near North Market Street.
“We are conscious that it is a considerable undertaking to assume the task of editing a daily newspaper. The duties of the position are rather laborious, requiring constant attention: yet we have fully calculated the chances of success and are . . . Map (db m107233) HM
302 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Original C. Burr Artz Library
Near South Carroll Street north of East All Saints Street, on the left when traveling north.
"…Purchase a lot of land in said Frederic eligibly situated and to erect thereon a building suitable to be occupied and used as a public library…the said librry shall at all times be known and called the 'C. Burr Artz Library' and . . . Map (db m137810) HM
303 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Ross Home
On Council Street, on the right when traveling east.
In this home General Lafayette lodged as a guest of Colonel John McPherson Dec. 29-31, 1824. In 1840 Francis Scott Key author of the National Anthem was inspired here to write the poem that honors his cousin Mrs. Eleanor Potts . . . Map (db m88946) HM
304 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Rotary Club of Frederick
On East Patrick Street (Maryland Route 144) just west of Maxwell Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In this building, then Carty's Furniture Store, eleven local business leaders met on August 12, 1920 to organize the Rotary Club of Frederick. By the Club's centennial in 2020, there were more than 400 Rotarians in five Rotary Clubs within . . . Map (db m249960) HM
305 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Stinky Stuff
On South Carroll Street north of East All Saints Street, on the right when traveling north.
To take advantage of prevailing northwesterly winds, the majority of Frederick's industry was placed here in the southeast sector of the city. Odiferous operations such as canneries, tanneries and mills could be found in this area as early as the . . . Map (db m119146) HM
306 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Story of Community Bridge
Near South Carroll Street north of East All Saints Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
In early 1993, artist William M. Cochran suggested to the City of Frederick that the Carroll Street Bridge, a plain concrete structure, could be transformed with paint, imagination and public participation into a work of art. His goal was to . . . Map (db m137808) HM
307 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — The Weinberg Center
On Patrick Street (Maryland Route 144) west of Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the left when traveling west.
This building formerly the Tivoli Theatre, opened Dec. 23, 1926, was donated in 1977 to the City of Frederick by: The Weinberg Family Dan and Alyce and their children: Dancye and Aldan to be used as a center for all the Arts for the . . . Map (db m103261) HM
308 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — They Lie Here, Beneath Our Feet
On East 6th Street at Chapel Alley, on the right when traveling west on East 6th Street.
For nearly a century, many of Frederick's African American residents were laid to rest here in the Laboring Sons Cemetery. As the name implies, they repaired the shoes, painted the houses, cleaned the stables, nursed the sick, and performed . . . Map (db m110801) HM
309 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Thomas Johnson
On North Court Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
** Revolutionary Patriot ** Bosom Friend of Washington **** Diligent worker for independence and nominator of Washington for commander in chief of Continental Army ** Member of Council of Safety, Continental Congress and of Maryland Convention . . . Map (db m103773) HM
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310 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Transportation in Frederick
On East Street north of East All Saints Street, on the right when traveling north.
Traveling around Frederick is as easy as riding a bike. Welcome to the Transit Center, a major station for the Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) rail. The MARC train connects Frederick and Washington, D.C. heads south from the Transit Center . . . Map (db m249962) HM
311 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Tyler’s-Spite House
On West Church Street at Record Street, on the right when traveling east on West Church Street.
112 West Church St. Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1814Map (db m2724) HM
312 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Ulysses Grant Bourne
On Ice Street at West All Saints Street when traveling north on Ice Street.
In this Property at 30 West All Saints Street Ulysses Grant Bourne (March 17, 1873 - July 15, 1958) practiced medicine from 1903 to 1953. Founder & first President of the Maryland Negro Medical Society; co-founder Frederick . . . Map (db m107200) HM
313 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Unanimous Resolution
Near North Court Street.
“It is the unanimous resolution and opinion of this court that all the business thereof shall and ought to be transacted in the usual and accustomed manner, without any inconvenience or delay to be occasioned from the want of stamped paper, . . . Map (db m103840) HM
314 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Veterans Memorial
Veterans Buried In This Cemetery French and Indian War 1754 - 1763 Revolutionary War 1775 - 1783 Whiskey Rebellion 1791 - 1794 War of 1812 1812 - 1815 Mexican War 1846 - 1848 Civil War 1861 - 1865 Indian Wars 1800's Spanish . . . Map (db m103215) WM
315 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Veterans Memorial Bell Tower
On 2nd Street west of Bentz Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ship's bell from the USS Frederick Commissioned 1906 as the USS Maryland Dedicated November 11, 1998 in fond memory of J. Alfred CutsailMap (db m103284) HM WM
316 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Vietnam Era Memorial1964 • 1975
On 2nd Street west of Bentz Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of those who servedMap (db m103286) HM
317 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — Water Level of the 1976 Flood
Near Mullinix Alley north of West All Saints Street, on the right when traveling west.
"In all my years, I've never seen so much water in Carroll Creek." -George Birely Delaplaine October 9, 1976 Water Level of the 1976 FloodMap (db m129732) HM
318 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — William Tyler PageBoyhood Home
On Record Street at West Second Street, on the right when traveling east on Record Street.
William Tyler Page Though born in marked house One-half block south Lived his boyhood days in this house Placed by Frederick Chapter, N.S.D.A.R. October 18, 1955 Map (db m89034) HM
319 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Downtown — World War II Veterans Memorial
On West 2nd Street at Memorial Parkway, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
We honor our men and women who served in World War II Killed in Action Frank W. Albaugh • Garfield H. Ambrose • Benjamin W. Anderson • Charles W. Andrews • Sherman E. Axline • John S. Baer • Franklin E. Baker • Gerald L. Baker • Melvin L. . . . Map (db m103365) WM
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320 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, East Frederick — General LaFayette
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road.
Friend of America and Liberty Arrived at the bridge nearby on his way to Frederick December 29, 1824 —————— Created by a delegation of citizens including the gallant Lawrence Everhart who had come to escort him into the city Lafayette made here an . . . Map (db m2326) HM
321 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, East Frederick — Jug BridgeAn engineering marvel for early America — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Reported permanently removed.
In 1800, travelers expected to ford rivers or use ferries that were slow and often risky in bad weather. The Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike Company, building the first leg of the National Road in 1805, set out to revolutionize American . . . Map (db m2321) HM
322 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, East Frederick — Jug BridgeAn engineering marvel for early America — The Road That Built The Nation —
On East Patrick Street east of Maryland Route 144, on the right when traveling east.
In 1800, travelers expected to ford rivers or use ferries that were slow and often risky in bad weather. The Baltimore and Frederick-Town Turnpike Company, building the first leg of the National Road in 1805, set out to revolutionize American . . . Map (db m243580) HM
323 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, East Frederick — Jug Bridge Monument
On Bowman’s Farm Road at Patrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Bowman’s Farm Road. Reported missing.
The stone demijohn and memorial plaque, placed by the Sons of the American Revolution, were originally located on a bridge crossing the Monocacy River about 2 miles east of this site. The stone bridge of four arches and two 65-foot spans was . . . Map (db m136898) HM
324 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, East Frederick — The Delaplaine Building
On Aviation Way, 0.1 miles north of Hughes Ford Road, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m249968) HM
325 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — “Frederick's Other City”
Near South Market Street.
When Frederick Town was laid out in 1745, founder Daniel Dulany provided lots to different faith denominations to build churches. These would serve as centers of religious, educational and social life for the new settlers in Maryland's colonial . . . Map (db m104185) HM
326 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Barbara Fritchieby John Greenleaf Whittier
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
Up from the meadows rich with corn, Clear in the cool September morn, The clustered spires or Frederick stand Greenwalled by the hills of Maryland Round about them orchards sweep, Apple and peach tree fruited deep. Fair as . . . Map (db m213586) HM WM
327 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Barbara Fritchie: Civil War Heroine
Near South Market Street (Maryland Route 355) south of Mt Olivet Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
"Over Barbara Frietchie's grave, Flag of Freedom and Union, wave!John Greenleaf Whittier From the poem, entitled “Barbara Frietchie,” Atlantic Monthly magazine, October, 1863 Barbara Fritchie's 96 . . . Map (db m127719) HM
328 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Civil War Children's Memorial
Near South Market Street south of Mt Olivet Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of the children who served and died in the Civil War 1861-1865Map (db m103206) WM
329 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Confederate Row
Near South Market Street (Maryland Route 355) south of Mt Olivet Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Frederick County was central to the Civil War military campaigns of 1862, 1863, and 1864, while Frederick City served as a major hospital center for soldiers of both armies. Hundreds of men died here, prompting the need for local Burial. Many . . . Map (db m103169) HM
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330 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Confederate Sentinel
Near South Market Street south of Mt Olivet Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Erected A.D. 1880. By the Ladies Monumental Association of Frederick County In honor of the soldiers of the Confederate Army who fell in the battles of Antietam, Monocacy, and elsewhere and are here buried. Honor To the Brave . . . Map (db m103172) WM
331 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Daniel HughesFeb. 3, 1774 - Feb. 12, 1854 — War of 1812 Soldier —
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
Major who served as a Captain in the 2nd Regt. of Infantry, U.S. Army, under General Andrew Jackson's staff at the Battle of New Orleans in 1814. Promoted to 2nd Lieut 2nd Regt. on Feb. 12, 1801, and Major on Feb. 21, 1814.Map (db m213570) HM
332 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Elizabeth Hughes Potts
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
1st wife of Richard Potts Revolutionary War Patriot-MD Born 1762 Died 28 October 1793Map (db m213567) HM
333 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Final Resting PlaceFrancis Scott Key
On South Market Street.
In the final months of his life Francis Scott Key enjoyed visits to Terra Rubra farm, his boyhood home not far from Frederick Town. He thought and wrote about the end of life and his hopes of immortality in a life to come. Key died at his . . . Map (db m75758) HM WM
334 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Francis Scott KeyThomas Johnson Barbara Fritchie
On South Market Street (State Highway 355), on the right when traveling south.
Francis Scott Key Author of “The Star Spangled Banner”Born in Frederick County, Maryland, 1779. Died in Baltimore 1843 and there buried. Removed to Federick 1866 and interred in family lot. In 1898 the remains of Francis Scott Key and Mary . . . Map (db m2731) HM
335 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Francis Scott KeyWar of 1812 Soldier — Aug. 1, 1779 - Jan. 11, 1843 —
Near South Market Street.
Lieutenant who first served with the Georgetown Artillary in July 1813, and later under Major George Peter as a Lieut. and Quartermaster from June 19 to July 1, 1814. On Aug. 24, 1814 he helped with the deployment of troops in Bladensburg defending . . . Map (db m103219) HM
336 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Francis Scott KeyRotary International
Near South Market Street.
The Thirty Fourth District ·Rotary International· At Its First Conference March 1923 Pays This Tribute to Francis Scott Key · Author of· Our National Anthem ⟵·⟶ “And the Star Spangled Banner, Oh, . . . Map (db m104597) HM
337 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Francis Scott KeyUnited Daughters of 1812
Near South Market Street.
The National Society United Daughters of 1812 State Presidents and Charter Members April 5, 1979 Pay this tribute to Francis Scott Key Author of Our National Anthem ⟵·⟶ “Then Conquer We Must When . . . Map (db m104602) HM
338 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Francis Scott KeyFrederick's Immortal Patriot — 1779 - 1843 —
On South Market Street (Maryland Route 355) south of Fox's Alley, on the right when traveling south.
The man Americans honor as the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner" began his life and career in Frederick County, Maryland. Here he first learned the American values that guided his life. Key was a child of the American Revolution, and saw . . . Map (db m198000) HM
339 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Frederick County World War II Memorial
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
The flame of love shall burn into our hearts the memory of our noble dead. Dedicated to the men and women of Frederick County who by unselfish devotion to duty have advanced the American ideals of Liberty and the universal brotherhood of . . . Map (db m213581) WM
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340 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Frederick's Diarist
Near South Market Street (Route 355) south of Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling south.
of all the citizens in Frederick's over 275 year history, one is very "notable." Jacob Engelbrecht began keeping a journal in 1819. He wrote about his Frederick neighbors, German heritage, the United States government, and day-to-day happenings . . . Map (db m213566) HM
341 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Graves, Monument and Memorials of the Civil War
Near South Market Street (Maryland Route 355) just north of Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Mount Olivet Cemetery contains the graves of hundreds of Union and Confederate soldiers who fought in the nearby battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg and Monocacy. Interesting locations include Barbara Fritchie's gravesite, . . . Map (db m197998) HM
342 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Graves, Monuments, and Memorialsof the American Civil War
On Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
In Mount Olivet Cemetery are the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who fought in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Monocacy. Near the graves is the Confederate Monument, and the Memorial to children who fought and died . . . Map (db m2733) HM
343 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Home of the Brave
On South Market Street.
“Then did I remember that there were gathered around that banner, among its defenders, men who had heard and answered the call of their country — from these mountain sides, from this beautiful valley, and from this fair city of my . . . Map (db m103221) HM
344 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Jane Hanson National Memorial
Near Stadium Drive.
First Lady Jane Contee Hanson, 1728-1812 In the unmarked mass grave behind this memorial rests Jane Hanson, the original first lady of the United States. She is buried here with 285 others reinterred in 1913 from Frederick's . . . Map (db m103170) HM
345 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — John BaldersonAbt 1790-Oct. 19, 1852 — War of 1812 Soldier —
On Market Street.
Private in the MD Militia under Col. Henry Carberry in 1813, and in the 1st Regt. MD Militia under Capt. John Brengle from Aug. 25 to Sep. 19, 1814. He fought at the Battle of North Point.Map (db m108091) HM
346 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — John Ross Key and Anne Charlton Key
Near South Market Street.
In this lot are buried John Ross Key Revolutionary War Officer and Anne Charlton Key parents of Francis Scott Key author of “The Star Spangled Banner”Map (db m241920) HM
347 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Joseph AdlumAbt. 1778 - Aug. 24 1844 — War of 1812 Soldier —
On Market Street.
2nd Sergeant in the 1st Regt. MD Militia under Capt. John Brengle from Aug. 25 to Sep. 10, 1814, and fought at the Battle of North Point.Map (db m108092) HM
348 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Maryland's “Cemetery Beautiful”
Near South Market Street.
Mount Olivet Cemetery is considered one of the most distinguished burial grounds in the country. Here, in peaceful tranquility, rest national and local heroes, veterans of every major conflict in our country's history, inventors, artists, business . . . Map (db m103753) HM
349 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Maryland's First Governor
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
For over 30 years, Thomas Johnson, Jr. committed himself to a life of public service for Maryland and the newly independent United States. Born in Calvert County in 1732, he excelled in the legal profession in Annapolis, later relocating to . . . Map (db m213574) HM
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350 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Mount Olivet CemeteryCommunity Owned - Since 1852 - — "The Founders Garden" —
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
This Garden is dedicated to the memory of the Founders of Mount Olivet Cemetery, who were members of the Churches that formed a committee to incorporate this cemetery on October 4, 1852. Andrew Boyd • Ricahrd Dorsey • John Loats • . . . Map (db m213572) HM
351 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Never Forget GardenTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
This garden is a living tribute to all of America's veterans and their families. In silence and respect, this is a place to remember why millions of Americans have fought and died for our liberty and our freedom. Here we renew our promise to fulfill . . . Map (db m213583) WM
352 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — O Say Can You See?
Near South Market Street.
On the evening, of September 13, 1814, British warships in Baltimore harbor threatened the sovereignty of the United States. They had already burned Washington, D.C. As they bombarded Fort McHenry, the fate of our new nation was uncertain. . . . Map (db m103175) HM
353 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Richard PottsRevolutionary War Patriot
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
Richard Potts Member of the House of Delegates Born 19 July 1753 in Upper Marlboro, MD Died November 1808 in Frederick, MD Eleanor Murdoch Potts 2nd wife of Richard Potts Revolutionary War Patriot-MD Born 2 November 1774 Died . . . Map (db m185986) HM
354 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Roger Brooke Taney
Near South Market Street.
Chief Justice Of the United States 1836-1864 Secretary of the Treasury 1833-1834 Attorney General Of the United States 1831-1833 Attorney General Of Maryland 1827-1831 Citizen of Frederick And lawyer practicing in . . . Map (db m106648) HM
355 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — The Dred Scott Decision
Near South Market Street.
At the dedication of the Roger Brooke Taney Bust in Frederick on September 26, 1931, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes concluded that “it is unfortunate that the estimate of Chief Justice Taney’s judicial labors should have been so largely . . . Map (db m176097) HM
356 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Thomas Johnson
Near South Market Street.
In Memorium Thomas Johnson Son of Thomas Johnson and Dorcas Sedwick Born Calvert Co. November 4, 1732 Died in Frederick Co. October 25 1819 First Governor of Maryland 1777 - 1779 Erected by some of his descendants . . . Map (db m106019) HM
357 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Thomas Johnson
Near South Market Street.
** Revolutionary Patriot ** Bosom Friend of Washington **** Diligent worker for independence and nominator of Washington for commander in chief of Continental Army ** Member of Council of Safety, Continental Congress and of . . . Map (db m106718) HM
358 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Thomas Johnson
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
First Governor of MarylandMap (db m213577) HM
359 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — Thomas JohnsonNov 4 1732 - Oct 26 1819
Near Stadium Drive south of South Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
The first Governor of the State of Maryland 1777 to 1779Map (db m213642) HM
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360 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN 657)
On South Market Street.
Front: The first ship of the fleet named for Francis Scott Key, Author of the National Anthem. Born 1 August 1773, Died 11 January 1843. Wrote the verse for our National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" during the British Fleet's bombardment of . . . Map (db m75756) HM WM
361 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Field Pointe — 114 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Near South Market Street (Maryland Route 355) at Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling south.
From 1911, sisters Florence & Bertha Trail promoted woman suffrage through the Just Government League of Frederick. Both buried here.Map (db m213565) HM
362 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Fort Detrick — George Washington
On Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) at Willow Road, on the right when traveling north on Catoctin Mountain Highway.
On August 5 and 6, 1785, and again June 30 and July 1, 1791, was the guest of Thomas Johnson at the latter's manorial residence which stood on the site of the present farm house, about 150 yards east of this point. Thomas Johnson, a member of the . . . Map (db m1538) HM
363 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Fort Detrick — Richfield“The Boy General of the Golden Lock”
On Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) at Willow Road, on the right when traveling north on Catoctin Mountain Highway.
It was here that George Armstrong Custer was first introduced as a general to the troops he would command. The first order signed by Gen. George G. Meade as the newly appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac on June 28, 1863 promoted three . . . Map (db m1539) HM
364 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Fort Detrick — Richfield
On U.S. 15 near Willow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Birthplace of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, USN Born Oct. 9, 1839 - Died Oct. 2, 1911 "The Hero of Santiago" July 3, 1898Map (db m103444) HM
365 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Fort Detrick — The Land We Call Home
On Opossumtown Pike.
Since the 1700s, the land you are standing on was used for farming fields of corn, wheat, barley and hay. Eventually this 2 acre self sustaining farm had two barns, a nine-room home, and a cemetery. There were dairy cattle, chickens, pigs an orchard . . . Map (db m182235) HM
366 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Golden Mile — General Edward Braddock
On Old National Road (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
General Edward Braddock traveled over this road in April 1755 (in a coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland)after a protracted conference in Frederick with Benjamin Franklin and others concerning the securing of teams, . . . Map (db m1247) HM
367 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Golden Mile — Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock(1695-1755) British Commander, French and Indian War
On West Patrick Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
By coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland. Braddock traveled this route west in April, 1755. After 10-day meeting in Frederick with Benjamin Franklin and others to arrange for teams, wagons and supplies for the . . . Map (db m129188) HM
368 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Linden Hills — Battle of Frederick"Best little battle of the war" — Early's 1864 Washington Raid
Near West Patrick Street (U.S. 40) at Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
(preface) Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early drove Union Gen. David Hunter into West Virginia after the Battle of Lynchburg, Va., clearing the Shenandoah Valley of Federal forces. To draw Union troops from Petersburg, Early launched a . . . Map (db m167015) HM
369 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Linden Hills — Battle of FrederickBuying Vital Time — Early's 1864 Attack on Washington —
Near Linden Avenue at West Patrick Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north.
(preface) In June 1864, Confederate Gen. Robert E Lee sent Gen. Jubal A. Early's corps from the Richmond battlefields to the Shenandoah Valley to counter Union Gen. David Hunter's army. After driving Hunter into West Virginia, Early . . . Map (db m232188) HM
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370 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — “The Great Baby Waker”
Near Clarke Place, on the right when traveling west.
On April 22, 1783, this historic cannon announced the end of the American Revolution here on the western frontier of the new nation Cast at the Mount Aetna forge near Hagerstown, this iron fortification gun entered service at the New Frederick . . . Map (db m103370) HM
371 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — Frederick Town BarracksThe American Revolution 1776 - 1783
Near Clarke Place.
These barracks served as the first public building for the new state. Founded in 1777, the limestone twins stood tall two years later, thanks to contractor Abraham Faw and local craftsmen. Set atop strategic ground, the Barracks controlled the . . . Map (db m103418) HM
372 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — Hessian Barracks - Witness to History
Near Clarke Place, on the right when traveling west.
1777 Built at direction of Maryland General Assembly 1778-79 Quartered Hessian and Convention prisoners captured at Bennington and Saratoga 1782 Quartered Hessian and Bayreuth Yager Regiments following Cornwallis' surrender 1799 . . . Map (db m2739) HM
373 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — Historic Frederick BarracksWar of 1812 Period
On Clarke Place on Clarke Place.
The limestone barracks in front of you, built in 1778, is among the oldest and most important surviving American military structures in the nation. The barracks consisted of two L-shaped buildings, but only the eastern wing remains today. During the . . . Map (db m103369) HM
374 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — Lewis & Clark Trail Marker
Near Clarke Place.
Placed by the Frederick Chapter National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Sept. 24, 2011 In remembrance of the visits to Frederick by Meriwether LewisMap (db m190583) HM
375 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — The Frederick Town BarracksShaping American History since 1777
Near Clarke Place.
The long history of Frederick Town Barracks records in timber and stone the successful transition from sword to plowshare, from bullets to books. Funded by the Maryland Legislature in 1777, the Frederick Barracks soon entered service during the . . . Map (db m103372) HM
376 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — These Barracks
Near Clarke Place, on the right when traveling west.
1776 - 1814 These Barracks Mark the course of the struggle for American Independence Built in 1777 by the British and Hessian prisoners of the Revolutionary War, here were detained those taken at the Battles of Saratoga, Trenton, and Yorktown, . . . Map (db m2735) HM
377 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Mt. Olivet Heights — United States Army General Hospital #1Civil War Period
Near Clarke Place.
This site marks important advances in the history of military medicine. Here Army doctors, nurses, and Daughters of Charity shaped its practice in modern form. Caregivers treated at this 18 acre complex over 30,000 sick and wounded soldiers, Union . . . Map (db m103419) HM
378 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — Gettysburg CampaignInvasion & Retreat
On Himes Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . Map (db m2792) HM
379 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — Gettysburg CampaignInvasion & Retreat
On Mansion Drive at Himes Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Mansion Drive.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason-Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . Map (db m249941) HM
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380 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — Major General George Gordon Meade
On Himes Avenue at Mansion Drive, on the right when traveling south on Himes Avenue.
(Front Face): Took command of the Army of the Potomac Under orders from President Lincoln Seven hundred feet North of this marker June 28, 1863 He pursued the Confederates and at Gettysburg July 1,2,3 Fought the decisive battle of the . . . Map (db m2800) HM
381 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — Meade Takes Command"Come to give me trouble." — Gettysburg Campaign
On Himes Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Near this spot, on the grounds of Prospect Hall, Union Gen. George Gordon Meade replaced Gen. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker as commander of the Army of the Potomac on Sunday, June 28, 1863. Meade took command reluctantly because he was concerned . . . Map (db m2775) HM
382 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — Meade Takes Command"Come to give me trouble." — Gettysburg Campaign —
On Mansion Drive at Himes Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Mansion Drive.
Near this spot, on the grounds of Prospect Hall, Union Gen. George Gordon Meade replaced Gen. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker as commander of the Army of the Potomac on June 28, 1863. Meade took command reluctantly because he was concerned about . . . Map (db m249943) HM
383 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — SGT David James Smith USMC
On Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180) at Ballenger Creek Pike (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling east on Jefferson Pike.
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384 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Prospect View — SGT David James Smith USMC
On Himes Avenue at Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180), on the right when traveling north on Himes Avenue.
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385 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Rosedale — Frederick's Boys High School
On Park Avenue at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
On this site Frederick's Boys High School was constructed in 1911-12 as a "public secondary school for boys" (minutes Frederick County Board of School Commissioners). The co-educational Frederick High School served as the community's primary . . . Map (db m129740) HM
386 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Sagner — The Lower Depot Neighborhood / The Frederick Brick Works
On B & O Avenue at South East Street, on the right when traveling west on B & O Avenue.
The Lower Depot Neighborhood The railroad transformed 19th century America, facilitating long-distance travel and the efficient transfer of raw materials to factories and agricultural and manufactured goods to markets. For Frederick this . . . Map (db m2823) HM
387 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick, Wyngate — PFC James Moore Jr
On U.S. 15/40 at U.S. 15/340, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 15/40.
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388 Maryland, Frederick County, Ijamsville — George WashingtonStopped in a building two hundred yards west of here known as Peter’s Tavern — Thursday June 30, 1791. —
On Urbana Pike (Maryland Route 355), on the right when traveling south.
Originally erected 1932 by the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs of Frederick County, MD., as part of a national movement to commemorate the bicentennial of Washington's birth through recognizing places noted in his diary. Replaced 2016 . . . Map (db m102966) HM
389 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — Abraham Lakin 2ndBorn Oct. 16, 1713 or 1722. Died Jan., 1796.
On Fry Road, 1.3 miles east of Point of Rocks Road (Maryland Route 464), on the right when traveling north.
Veteran of French and Indian War, early settler, head of family of Revolutionary patriots buried in the cemetery of homestead near here. At outset of the Revolution he and his sons Abraham, Basil, Daniel, John and his nephew Samuel were listed with . . . Map (db m203247) HM
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390 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — Honoring Our VeteransJefferson, Maryland
On Lander Road, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and memory of the brave men and women in the armed forced of the United States from the Jefferson area who have so faithfully served out country. Your courage, devotion, and sacrifice in providing us protection and our many freedoms will . . . Map (db m103443) WM
391 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — JeffersonProwling Confederates and Pretty Girls
On Lander Road, on the right when traveling north.
In June 1863, Federal troops marched through Jefferson as the Army of the Potomac pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, a menacing force to the west—but where was it headed? Fearing that Lee would push through the gaps in South . . . Map (db m2100) HM
392 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — Journalists Who Gave Their Lives
On Gapland Road.
In Memory of Those Journalists Who Gave Their Lives Reporting on the War on Terrorism Daniel Pearl The Wall Street Journal Afghanistan - February 2002 David Bloom NBC News Iraq - April 2003 Michael . . . Map (db m86942) WM
393 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — The Jefferson Town Well
Near Lander Road A.
The device in front of you is the actual water pump used by Jefferson residents to draw water from the town well. During the 1800's and until 1960, residents obtained water from the well located in the center of town. The well offered tremendous . . . Map (db m124446) HM
394 Maryland, Frederick County, Jefferson — War Correspondents Memorial Arch — Walking Tour Stop 7 —
On Arnoldstown Road at Gapland Road on Arnoldstown Road.
This stone Arch, the culmination of Townsend's architectural endeavors, was built in 1896 as a permanent memorial to newspaper correspondents, artists, and photographers of the Civil War. Standing 50 feet tall and 40 feet wide, the Arch's unusual . . . Map (db m65351) HM
395 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville — Frederick County / Washington County
On U.S. 340, on the right when traveling north.
[ South Facing Side: ]Frederick CountyNamed for Frederick 5th and last Lord Baltimore. Erected out of Prince George’s County in 1748. It then included Montgomery County and all of Maryland west to the West Virginia boundary. [ North . . . Map (db m41770) HM
396 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville, Othello Regional Park — Bernard Howard Trail
Near Jefferson Pike (Route 180), on the right when traveling east.
This trail is dedicated to the memory of Bernard Howard and all whose hands made agriculture in Frederick County a success. As you walk this trail, we invite you to explore a little of the history of Bernard Howard and his family as well as . . . Map (db m249919) HM
397 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville, Othello Regional Park — Bernard Howard Trail
Near Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180), on the right when traveling east.
This trail is dedicated to the memory of Bernard Howard and all whose hands made agriculture in Frederick County a success. As you walk this trail, we invite you to explore a little of the history of Bernard Howard and his family as well as . . . Map (db m249939) HM
398 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville, Othello Regional Park — Flook Farm HistoryEarly Farming in Frederick County
Near Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180) east of Petersville Road (Maryland Route 79), on the right when traveling east.
The property on which you are standing is the Daniel "Charles" Flook Farm. The Flook family was among the many families involved in agriculture in Frederick County in the early 19th and 20th centuries. Mills Mills were among . . . Map (db m249934) HM
399 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville, Othello Regional Park — Othello Park ReforestationCome Explore Our Beautiful Park and Natural Landscapes
Near Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180) east of Petersville Road (Maryland Route 79), on the right when traveling east.
Law requires that these trees be replaced. Reforestation is a silvicultural treatment used to reestablish forest cover, thus initiating the restoring of forest function. Reforestation, whether by planning for natural regeneration or tree . . . Map (db m249937) HM
400 Maryland, Frederick County, Knoxville, Othello Regional Park — Othello Park WestlandsCome Explore Our Beautiful Park and Natural Landscapes
Near Jefferson Pike (Maryland Route 180) east of Petersville Road (Maryland Route 79), on the right when traveling east.
Wetlands are areas that are wet significant periods of time and provide a unique ecosystem for plant and wildlife. You will usually find them anywhere water accumulates at a rate faster than it drains away. Some are inundates year-round, while . . . Map (db m249921) HM

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