Clear Spring in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clear Spring
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 39.373′ N, 77° 55.846′ W. Marker is in Clear Spring, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Cumberland Street (U.S. 40) east of Martin Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clear Spring MD 21722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Frederick (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vital Crossroads (about 700 feet away); A Road Nurtures A Vision (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Vital Crossroads (about 800 feet away); Clear Spring Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clear Spring.
Additional commentary.
1. Jonathon Hower, Spring Keeper
In 1825 Jonathan Hower was placed in indenture to serve as spring keeper to purchase Plot #38 in Clear Spring, Md. The property measuring 66' breadth and 198' length.
— Submitted March 27, 2009, by Robert H. Moore,
II of Winchester, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,170 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.