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Hampstead in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Spring Garden

 
 
Spring Garden Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 14, 2007
1. Spring Garden Marker
Inscription. Christopher Vaughn laid out the town of Hampstead in 1786 on land called Spring Garden, located along the Indian path from Patapsco (Baltimore) to Letort’s Spring (Carlisle) which had been marked by Christopher Gist and made a public road in 1738.
 
Erected by Maryland Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansRoads & VehiclesSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
 
Location. 39° 36.448′ N, 76° 51.055′ W. Marker is in Hampstead, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 30) and Black Rock Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampstead MD 21074, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gold Star Mothers / Members (here, next to this marker); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War I and Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Hampstead District (a few steps from this marker); World War II and Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Disabled American Veterans Memorial
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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampstead.
 
St. John's Methodist Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 14, 2007
2. St. John's Methodist Church
Church is located across Black Rock Road near the marker.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,857 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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