Old Forge Bridge

Old Forge Bridge (HM3WC)

Location: Hagerstown, MD 21742 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 39.962', W 77° 39.083'

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This three-arch bridge was erected at a cost $2,800 by W. H. Eirely in 1863 over a ford in Antietam Creek. The east arch of this bridge spans a path once used for cattle. A forge, part of a large ironworks operation owned by the Hughes brothers, was in operation on the north side of the bridge during the late 18th century; and the two stone buildings on the south cliff date from this era. Daniel Hughes house to the north is dated 1763. Later grist and sawmills operated at this site.
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HM NumberHM3WC
Series This marker is part of the Maryland: Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series
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Placed ByWashington County Historical Advisory Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 5:23pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 272564 N 4394051
Decimal Degrees39.66603333, -77.65138333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 39.962', W 77° 39.083'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 39' 57.72" N, 77° 39' 4.98" W
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Area Code(s)301, 240
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 20610 Old Forge Rd, Hagerstown MD 21742, US
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