Keedysville in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prys Mill Bridge
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
1. Pry's Mill Bridge Marker
This two-arch bridge was built over the Little Antietam Creek by George Burgan for $1,650 in 1858. Its cutwaters, the upstream pier bulwarks designed to divide the current and break up ice flows and log jams, are unique in that they are shaped like the prows of ships. Both grist and sawmills operated at nearby Prys Mill.
Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 39° 28.954′ N, 77° 42.431′ W. Marker is in Keedysville, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Keedysville Road 0.1 miles west of Shepherdstown Pike (Maryland Route 34), on the left when traveling west. Located on the west side of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Keedysville MD 21756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War Hospital Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pry Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hesss Mill Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hitt-Cost House (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Fairview Cemetery
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Also see . . . The Bridges of Washington County. Arlington Magazine website entry (Submitted on March 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
2. Marker and Bridge
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 29, 2008
3. Plaque on the bridge, describing its restoration
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
4. Pry's Mill Bridge
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 29, 2008
5. Prys Mill Bridge
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 29, 2008
6. Pry's Mill Bridge (detail)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,492 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 6, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
