| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Baltimore Street — Funkstown’s Link to the Chesapeake |
| | When the National Road was completed through Funkstown in 1823, a rush of “stagecoaches and wagon teams, droves of cattle, teamsters and travelers” flooded through the town. Although Baltimore was seventy miles to the east, the Funkstown city founders named their main street “Baltimore,” pointing out their role as a link between the shores of the Chesapeake, the Great Valley of Virgnia and the mountains to the west. Originally named “Jerusalem” by German . . . — Map (db m2007) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Battle of Funkstown — July 10, 1863 |
| | After Gettysburg, in order to mask entrenching operations along the Potomac river by General R. E. Lee, Confederate troops, led by General J.E.B. Stuart, engaged Union forces under General John Buford. The day-long battle east of the road resulted in 479 casualties. The Chaney house served s a hospital and at the Keller home Major H.D. McDaniel, later Governor of Georgia, survived his wounds. — Map (db m388) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Battle of Funkstown — At Bay another Day — Gettysburg Campaign |
| | The Confederate presence at Funkstown threatened any Union advance against Gen. Robert E. Lee’s position near Williamsport and the Potomac River as he retreated to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry, posted at Funkstown, posed a serious risk to the Federal right and rear if the Union army lunged west from Boonsboro.
Stuart, meanwhile, determined to wage a spirited defense to ensure Lee time to complete fortifications protecting his army and his avenue of . . . — Map (db m1158) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Building the Funkstown Bridge |
| | “The turnpike bridge at Funkstown is the only one...which seems to belong to a town” —Helen Ashe Hays, The Antietam and its Bridges
This bridge, finished in 1823, is perhaps the oldest one over Antietam Creek. Irish immigrant laborers made up the construction crew. Many worked on the road to pay off the cost of their passage from the old country, what they called “working to pay off the dead horse.” The “great brigade” of Irish . . . — Map (db m2010) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Civil War Hospital Site — Angela Kirkham Davis House |
| | Civil War Hospital Site Angela Kirkham Davis House Was used as a hospital during The Maryland Campaign 1862 Private Property courtesy of S.H.A.F. — Map (db m2008) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Claggett’s Millrace Bridge |
| | Although it vaults only a millrace deflected from Antietam Creek proper, this small but well-designed one-arch bridge is typical of many others that have not survived at mill sites in the county. It is not certain that John Weaver built this 53' bridge, which would not have been considered necessary by the county government. Conjecture is that the Claggetts contracted to have it built in 1841 after the completion of the three-archer nearby. — Map (db m5669) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Claggett's Mill Bridge |
| | 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'. — Map (db m5031) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Funkstown Bridge No. 2 |
| | This bridge over Antietam Creek at Funkstown was built in 1833 by George Weaver for $1,800. At this site was Shafer’s Mill where flour was ground. The most notable feature of this bridge is the graduated size of its three arches, growing larger from the east to the west as it rises from low ground to high on the western bank. The spans of the bridge are 20', 31' and 35'; and the bridge is 109' in length. — Map (db m2009) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Keller Home |
| | Used to treat Confederate officer H.D. McDaniel 11th GA. Regt. during the battle of Funkstown July 10, 1863, who suffered a severe wound and was brought to this house. He survived to later become governor of Georgia. — Map (db m2006) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — M3A1 Light Tank — "Stuart" |
| | Crew: 4 men - commander, loader, gunner, driver
Weight: 28,500 lbs.
Max Speed: 36 mph
Cruising Range: 70 miles (road) 135 miles (with drop tanks)
Weapons System: M6 37mm main gun M1919A4 .30 caliber flexible on turret M1919A4 .30 caliber coaxial with main gun M1919A4 .30 caliber bow mounted Engine: Continental W-670-9A - 7 cylinder - 4 cycle - 250 hp These were used by light tank companies and mechanized cavalry squadrons. Some of these tanks are still in use by armies in South . . . — Map (db m25453) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — Rose's Mill Bridge |
| | This handsome three-arch bridge over Antietam Creek was constructed by John Weaver in 1839 and was specially adapted to the grain mill which was built at the same time. The westernmost of the three arches was designed to accommodate the millrace flue, and the floor of the bridge at its southwest corner was widened to permit loading and unloading of wagons directly under the second floor level mill door. The arch spans are 23', 26' and 23', with a total bridge length of 132'. — Map (db m4930) |
| Maryland (Washington County), Funkstown — This Plot is Dedicated to Public Use |
| | By the citizens of the Funkstown District in grateful appreciation of the services of those of her citizens who were engaged with the military, navy and marine forces of the United States in the World War.
1914-1918
E. Blanche Hoffmaster, Army Nurse Mark C. Artz • Hugh Artz • Bernard R. Ball • Jacob L. Bower • J. Chester Brewer • Leon L. Carr • Walter S. Davis Guy L. Doub • Clarence G. Emmert • C. Lester Emmert • Robert Flynn • Paul E. Gigous • Samuel D. Green • Obed I. Hammond • Shull M. . . . — Map (db m6539) |
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