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 —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 24, 2017
1. The Clara Barton Trail Marker
Inscription.
The Clara Barton Trail. Clara Barton National Historic Site. 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.
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.
Location. 38° 58.069′ N, 77° 8.369′ W. Marker is in Glen Echo, Maryland, in Montgomery County. Marker 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.
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
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 525 times since then and 26 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.