Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The great snow of 1936 / Douglas Chevrolet
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022
1. The great snow of 1936 side of the marker
The great snow of 1936 which was followed by our worst flood in March 1936 which destroyed much in the east end of town and washed out our bridge to West Virginia.
Hancock Maryland, 1936 - Year of the great flood
In front of Douglas Chevrolet - welcoming soldiers back from W.W.I.
J Roy Ingram • Lewis Heller
Hancock Md., June 21st 1919
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Roads & Vehicles • War, World I • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1936.
Location. 39° 41.959′ N, 78° 10.877′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (Maryland Route 144) just east of North Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 W 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. Victorian Garden / The "Broderick" home (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street looking east / North West Corner of Main Street and Penn Ave. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022
3. The great snow of 1936 side of the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
