Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hagers Fancy
(Circa 1740)
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 9, 2007
1. Marker on the Side of the Hager House
Third dwelling was built by Jonathan Hager, founder of Hagerstown Maryland, 1762; Captain of Scouts, French and Indian War, 17551763; member of the Non-Importation Association and of the Committees of Safety and of Observation, 1775; member of the General Assembly, Annapolis, 17711775.
Erected by Conocoheague Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 39° 38.393′ N, 77° 43.818′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Key Street and Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Key Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jonathan Hager (here, next to this marker); Hager House Museum (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Hager House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Trial and Error at Mount Aetna Furnace (within
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Other markers no longer nearby. Hager House and Museum (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mt. Aetna Cannon (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Hagers Fancy. The Hager House stands off Key Street, inside the city park.
Also see . . .
1. The Provincial Committees of Safety of the American Revolution. 1904 book by Agnes Hunt. (Submitted on June 15, 2007.)
2. About the Committees of Observation. Described on page 185 in the 1879 book History of Maryland from the Earliest Period to the Present Day by J. Thomas Scharf. (Submitted on June 15, 2007.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026
2. Jonathan Hager House
The marker is on the north wall of the house.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 9, 2007
3. The Hager House
This uncut field stone house was built in the 1840s. With thick walls and a protected water supply, the house could also serve as a frontier fort in the event of an uprising.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,565 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 14, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
