Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

These Bricks

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2020

1. These Bricks Marker

Inscription. 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" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Thomas Church (about 300 feet away);

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Gettysburg Campaign (about 300 feet away); St. Thomas Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); Hancock (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hancock.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2020

2. These Bricks Marker

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 170 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.