Poolesville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Civil War at Poolesville
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker’s Headquarters were established here on June 26, 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign.
Skirmishes occurred here in September, November and December 1862 and July 1864.
Erected 1961 by Montgomery County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 39° 8.777′ N, 77° 25.076′ W. Marker is in Poolesville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Avenue / White's Ferry Road (Maryland Route 107) and W Willard Road, on the left when traveling east on Fisher Avenue / White's Ferry Road. Located in front of the offices of William J. Roberts, attorney. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20000 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville MD 20837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Poolesville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Poolesville (about 400 feet away); St. Peter's Church (about 400 feet away); 20101 Fisher Avenue (about 400 feet away); Poolesville (about 400 feet away); Lynching of George W. Peck / Lynching in Maryland (about 400 feet away); The Old Bank Building (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Poolesville (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poolesville.
Also see . . . Poolesville, Maryland. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 30, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,073 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 30, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.