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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B2I_dam-no-5_Clear-Spring-MD.html
From December 17 to 20, 1861, Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson attempted to halt traffic on the canal by diverting the river around the Virginia abutment of Dam No. 5. Damage was slight and repairs were effected within two days.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19UP_clear-spring-veterans-memorial_Clear-Spring-MD.html
This memorial is dedicated to all those who have served honorably in the armed forces of the United States of America. The citizens of Clear Spring, Maryland area thank you and your families for your service and sacrifice.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1556_millers-tavern-spicklers-buggy-factory_Clear-Spring-MD.html
The Miller Hotel was one of the most popular destinations along the National Road in Washington County. Traveler T.B. Seabright recalled in 1894 "There were large rooms adapted to dancing purposes, and young men and maidens of the vicinity frequen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1555_gettysburg-campaign_Clear-Spring-MD.html
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 throug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1554_vital-crossroads_Clear-Spring-MD.html
This was a lively Unionist community on the important National Road during the war. In nearby Four Locks on January 31, 1861, local residents raised a 113-foot-high "Union Pole" with a streamer proclaiming the "Union Forever."
Many local men en…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVQ2_lancelot-jacques_Clear-Spring-MD.html
A French Hugenot who in partnership with Thomas Johnson in 1768 built "Green Spring Furnace." He and Johnson dissolved partnership in 1776 when Johnson became first governor of Maryland. Jacques' house built about 1766.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOJB_four-locks_Clear-Spring-MD.html
Four Locks - locks 47 through 50 - were built between 1836 and 1838, all within a half-mile stretch of the canal. Nestled amongst these four locks, a close-knit community thrived while the canal was in operation. Businesses prospered, meeting the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGP0_protecting-cultural-resources_Clear-Spring-MD.html
Floods occur at regular intervals in the Potomac Valley. Between 1829 and 1998 there have been 144 recorded floods or high water occurrences. repairing flood damage was a continuing battle for the C&O Canal Company and is still a problem for the N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGOZ_capt-samuel-g-prather_Clear-Spring-MD.html
(North face): In memory of Capt. Samuel G. Prather. Who raised and commanded the 2nd Co. of the Potomac Home Brigade Maryland (Vols.) in Great Rebellion of 1861 against the only Free Government on the earth and died at his post of duty October 15,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFLC_stonewall-jackson-at-dam-5_Clear-Spring-MD.html
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Maryland became a border between the Confederacy and the Union. The Confederacy knew that the canal and railroad were important Union supply lines. Stonewall Jackson's Brigade made several attempts to destroy Dam …