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Claggett's Mill Bridge
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, October 5, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Claggett's Mill Bridge Marker | | |
Inscription. This three-arch bridge over Antietam Creek was completed by John Weaver in 1840 for $2,800. It was near the mill operated for generations by the Claggett family. The house, barn, and outbuildings of the Claggett estate, "Valentia," stand nearby. This bridge is 173' long and has spans of 34', 38' and 34'.
Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee marker series.
Location. 39° 35.703′ N, 77° 42.592′ W. Marker is near Funkstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Poffenberger Road, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 1 mile of this marker, as the crow flies. Claggett’s Millrace Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose's Mill Bridge (approx. 0.5 miles away); Battle of Funkstown (approx. 0.5 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Funkstown (approx. 0.8 miles away); This Plot is Dedicated to Public Use (approx. 1 miles away); Baltimore Street (approx. 1 miles away); Keller Home (approx. 1 miles away); Civil War Hospital Site (approx. 1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Funkstown. | | | | 
By Christopher Busta-Peck | |
| | | 2. Claggett's Mill Bridge | | |
Also see . . .
1. Stone Arch Bridges of Washington County, Maryland. (Submitted on January 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Description of Valentia from the Maryland Historical Trust. (Submitted on March 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.)
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, October 5, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Valentia | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck | |
| | | 4. Barn, Valentia | | |
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By Christopher Busta-Peck, February 23, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Claggett's Mill Bridge, as seen from downstream | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 743 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on January 27, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5. Submitted on February 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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