Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Civil War in Silver Spring
Erected by Montgomery County Park Commission, Department of Park and Planning.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 59.11′ N, 77° 1.591′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown Silver Spring. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) and Blair Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Avenue. Located at the entrance to Jesup Blair Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silver Spring MD 20902, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William L. Chaplin Arrested! (a few steps from this marker); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 1 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesup Blair House (about 500 feet away); Shepherd Park Christian Church Stormwater Features (about 700 feet away in District of Columbia); The Blair Family and the Civil War (about 700 feet away); Silver Spring Experienced by a Mother and Child, 1861-1865 (about 700 feet away); The Blair Family and their Silver Spring Homes (about 700 feet away); Blair Mansion: Silver Spring / Blair Station Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,918 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 25, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.