Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Photo Marathon
On June 20, 2020, photographers took to the streets of Hagerstown to capture their best interpretations of 5 categories: architectural, historical, out of place, passing time, and close up. Photographers submitted their images anonymously to a jury of three local photographers, from which there were ten winners and eleven honorable mentions. The Photo Marathon was a collaborative effort by the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Washington County Arts Council, and the city of Hagerstown.
Visit www.wcmfa.org/photo-marathon to see all submitted photographs.
Erected by Museum of Fine arts of Washington County; Washington County Arts Council; City of Hagerstown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 2020.
Location. 39° 38.268′ N, 77° 43.577′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Lee Street and Hood Street, on the left when traveling west on West Lee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 W Lee St, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States
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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: Railroads (within shouting distance of this marker); Hagerstown Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Titcomb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Clara Barton Memorial (about 500 feet away); Railroad Switch, 2017 (about 600 feet away); Milling (about 700 feet away); Mφller's Sustained Wind (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Baltimore Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
Additional commentary.
1. About the Photo Marathon
This contest appears to be on display permanently and is an example of community-based public arts initiatives
— Submitted January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
