McCoy's Ferry

McCoy's Ferry (HM20Y)

Location: Clear Spring, MD 21722 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 36.536', W 77° 58.204'

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On May 23, 1861 Confederates attempting to capture the ferry boat at McCoy's Landing were driven off by the Clear Spring Guard. Here on October 10, 1862, Gen. J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac on his second ride around McClellan's army.
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HM NumberHM20Y
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Placed ByMaryland Civil War Centennial Commission
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 9:55pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 245014 N 4388569
Decimal Degrees39.60893333, -77.97006667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 36.536', W 77° 58.204'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 36' 32.16" N, 77° 58' 12.24" W
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Area Code(s)301
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 10811 Mc Coys Ferry Rd, Clear Spring MD 21722, US
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