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

A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House"

A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022

1. A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge side of the marker

Inscription.
A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge. Foreground on right the Western Maryland Railroad station. Mid photo - the toll house for the bridge and the toll keeper's house with the C&O Canal and tow path to the right.

"The Light House" well known during the canal era - later torn down when the Western Railroad station was built circa 1905.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 39° 41.921′ N, 78° 10.671′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on East Church Street near West Main Street (Maryland Route 144), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 E Church 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. St. Thomas Church (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Thomas Episcopal Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hancock (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock Station (within shouting distance of this marker); These Bricks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hancock.

"The Light House" side of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022

2. "The Light House" side of the marker

A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022

3. A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.