Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Stuffle" Christopher Smith
"Stuffle"
Christopher Smith
1750 — 1831
Founder of the Town
Smithsburg, MD
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 39° 39.208′ N, 77° 34.528′ W. Marker is in Smithsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It can be reached from West Water Street east of Barkdoll Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 West Water Street, Smithsburg MD 21783, 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: Battle of Smithsburg (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to World War One Veterans of Smithsburg and Community (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); Gettysburg Campaign (about 800 feet away); Respite at Smithsburg (about 800 feet away); Memorial to World War II Korea and Vietnam Veterans of Smithsburg and Community (about 800 feet away); Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithsburg.
Also see . . . Smithsburg, Maryland. Wikipedia article (Submitted on April 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
