Mardela Springs in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial Building
Barren Creek Springs Village
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022
This small building originally was a tool shed used by railroad workers in the late 1800s / early 1900s. When the Adkins living history complex was beginning to take form, the workmen's sheds were adapted to serve as exhibit buildings.
A collection of artifacts related to the sacrifices of the many men from the Barren Creek area in the First and Second World Wars and other military service is presented to remind visitors of all those who have gave so much to preserve our freedoms.
The gravestones were saved from destruction and moved to this site. The man was a local resident who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Erected by Westside Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Revolutionary • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Mardela Springs, Barren Creek Springs Village series list.
Location. 38° 27.725′ N, 75° 45.333′ W. Marker is in Mardela Springs, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue just west of Bratten Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Railroad Ave, Mardela Springs MD 21837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Doctor's Office (a few steps from this marker); Cannery Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Young's Purchase Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Young's Purchase Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravenor-English School (within shouting distance of this marker); Brattan-Taylor-Calloway Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Livery Stable (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); BC&A Railroad Freight Depot (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mardela Springs.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.