Glen Echo in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Clara Barton Trail

Clara Barton National Historic Site

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

The Clara Barton Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017

1. The Clara Barton Trail Marker

Inscription. Did you know a heroine lived right here in Glen Echo, Maryland? Fearless, selfless. and determined, Clara Barton dedicated her life to helping others. Know as the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War and founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton broke away from the traditional roles set for women. On the front lines of change, she overcame many obstacles and refused to give up hope. She made a difference around the world at a time when women could not vote, own property, or have a bank account. To learn more about Clara Barton's work, follow the footsteps along the Clara Barton Tail.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Clara Barton series list.

Location. 38° 58.069′ N, 77° 8.369′ W. Marker is in Glen Echo, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Oxford Road west of MacArthur Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. In a parking lot at Glen Echo Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo MD 20812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glen Echo Park: Protest Years 1960 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glen Echo Park: Spanish Ballroom (about 300 feet away); Glen Echo Park: Aerial View c. 1954 (about 300 feet away); Glen Echo Park: Chautaugua c. 1891 (about 300 feet away); A Heroine's Home (about 300 feet away); Minnehaha Creek (about 300 feet away); A Life of Service (about 400 feet away); “A riotous country jumble” (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Echo.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Glen Echo Park c. 1930 (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Clara Barton National Historic Site. National Park Service (Submitted on June 3, 2017.)

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017

2. The Clara Barton Trail Marker

Clara Barton's House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017

3. Clara Barton's House

Clara Barton's house was a home for her and her staff as well as a warehouse and headquarters for the American Red Cross. Clara Barton National Historic Site honors her life and work. Miss Barton's story comes alive here.Close-up of photo on marker

Clara Barton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017

4. Clara Barton

Close-up of photo on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.