Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
These Bricks
These bricks were knocked off of the Hancock Presbyterian Church by a cannon ball, when General Stonewall Jackson's forces shelled Hancock, from Brusius Hill, which is located across the Potomac River in West Virginia and now known as Jackson's Hill. The Union soldiers were entrenched on the hill north of town shelling General Jackson's forces. This occurred in January, 1862.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.
Location. 39° 41.911′ N, 78° 10.616′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street (Maryland Route 144) close to North Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 E Main St, Hancock MD 21750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hancock Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hancock Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House"
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
