Near Brookeville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elton
Birthplace of Ridgely Brown, CSA
— 1833-1864 —
Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Maryland Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1862.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 13.347′ N, 77° 3.578′ W. Marker was near Brookeville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker was on Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) 0.1 miles north of Damascus Road (Maryland Route 650), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 3001 Damascus Road, Brookeville MD 20833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Howard Chapel Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Rachel Carson Greenway (approx. 1.4 miles away); Mills in the Upcounty (approx. 1.4 miles away); Our Agricultural Heritage (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Miller's Cottage (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookeville.
Also see . . . First Maryland Cavalry, CSA. (Submitted on May 20, 2006.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,034 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on February 17, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.