Woodsboro in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Col. Joseph Wood

Founder of Woodsboro

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2022

1. Col. Joseph Wood Marker

Inscription. Dedicated June 14, 1976
in honor of
Col. Joseph Wood
Sept. 17, 1743 — Circa 1800
Patriot — Soldier
Founder of Woodsboro
Jan. 1, 1786
37th Battalion (Catoctin)
Maryland Militia

Erected 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1786.

Location. 39° 32.259′ N, 77° 18.882′ W. Marker is in Woodsboro, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on North Main Street (Woodsboro Pike) just north of Old Creagerstown Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the small triangular memorial park between Woodsboro Pike and Old Creagerstown Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodsboro MD 21798, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Slagle Inn (a few steps from this marker); Stuart's Horse Raid of 1862 (approx. half a mile away); The Union Advance to Gettysburg (approx. half a mile away); George Washington (approx. 2.1 miles away); George Poe

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Israel's Creek (approx. 3.2 miles away); In Remembrance (approx. 3.3 miles away); Heritage Farm Park Lime Kiln (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodsboro.

Also see . . .
1. A Quick History of Woodsboro.

The original land grant was to Joseph Wood, an Englishman, born 1693 in Gloucester, England. The town was laid out in 1786. The initial name appears to have been Woodsberry with some plats show Woodsberrytown, later becoming Woodsborough, and still later, Woodsboro.

(Submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Joseph Wood Sr. (Find a Grave).

Joseph WOOD, Sr. first settled in Cecil County, Maryland, on "Bohemia Manor". There Joseph WOOD, age 24, married his first wife, Sarah Hodgson age 26, in 17 Feb 1734. They had five children before she most likely died at childbirth with their fifth child in April 1749.
1. Robert WOOD, b. 1736; d. 1792
2. Sarah WOOD, b. 1739; d. 1767
3. Lieutenant Colonel Joseph WOOD; b. 1743; d.1788, founder of Woodsberry.
4. Mary Green WOOD, b. 1746; d. 1825
5.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 1, 2022

2. Col. Joseph Wood Marker
(looking north • Woodsboro Pike in right background)
Catherine WOOD, b. 1749; d. 1777

(Submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. LTC Joseph Wood Jr. (Find a Grave).

This Revolutionary War soldier is the founder of Woodsberry, Maryland (now Woodsboro).

(Submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

4. Woods Mill Farm.

Woods Mill Farm is a historic home and farm complex located at Woodsboro, Frederick County, Maryland. It includes the Colonel Joseph Wood House and associated buildings.

(Submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.