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

Jonathan Hager House Museum

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

1. Jonathan Hager House Museum Marker

Inscription.
Glimpse life in the 18th century through the extensive collection of artifacts and furnishings of the historic Jonathan Hager House. The colonial limestone frontier home of town founder Jonathan Hager remains a great example of German colonial architecture and exemplifies the simplicity of frontier living.

The Washington County Historical Society preserved and restored Hager's Fancy, the limestone home of Jonathan Hager, to honor his legacy and contribution to the city of Hagerstown.

[Captions:]
Earliest known photograph of the Hager House, ca. 1900

Trading Post

Blanket Chest dated 1777, Initials Jonathan Hager House Collection

Upstairs Bedroom

Follow the Founder's Trail path to learn more about the history of the Hager House.

[Sidebar:]
Discover the museum's extensive artifact collection and learn about the history of Hager and the founding of Hagerstown. The Visitor Center showcases artifacts relating to Jonathan Hager and his family, the history of the house and its archaeology, in addition to Little Heiskell, the symbol of Hagerstown.

The historic soldier-shaped weather vane created by German tinsmith Benjamin Heiskell in 1769.

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of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation with funding from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 39° 38.386′ N, 77° 43.833′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Key Street north of Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Key St, Hagerstown MD 21740, 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 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: Jonathan Hager (a few steps from this marker); Hager’s Fancy (within shouting distance of this marker); Trial and Error at Mount Aetna Furnace

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 10, 2026

2. Jonathan Hager House Museum Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Hager House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Springs at Hager's Fancy (within shouting distance of this marker); Pieces Left Behind (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder's First Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Hager House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

Other markers no longer nearby. Hager House and Museum (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mt. Aetna Cannon (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.