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

Walk the Trail!

approximately 1/2 mile

— Hagerstown Cultural Trail —

Walk the Trail! Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Walk the Trail! Marker

Inscription.

Walk the Trail!. approximately 1/2 mile. , ① "The Fishing Lesson" , This bronze sculpture created by Paul Rhymer mirrors the teaching relationship of parent and child while also subtly educating onlookers about the chain of life and the importance of teaching self-sufficiency. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts for the accompanying children's book about the bears!, ② "Pod" , This solid, white granite sculpture was hand-carved by Richard Deutsch in Italy where Michelangelo's studio was located. Inspired by both the re-birth of nature and the ruins of Rome, this modern work is the marriage of art and environment. It invites interaction and creative play., ③ Community Art , This green space features temporary community art., ④ "PhotoMarathon", ⑤ "The Fantastical Garden" , Explore this interactive play area that features garden you thought could only exist in your imagination! Fantastical flora designed by artist Alison Sigethy have some elements of surprise. Take a closer look to see what "lives" among the garden! The work is complemented by a butterfly garden, native rocks, and a trickling water feature., ⑥ "Rivulet" , An interactive sculpture by Benefiel/McKibbin, the forms of this piece imply movement or current flowing along the Trail, similar to a river. Cast aluminum chairs ride the current and the viewer is welcome to place themselves either mentally or physically in the flow., ⑦ "Railroad Switch" , Stroll down the Trail and see the plasma-cut weathering steel fence that invokes memories of the rail yard switches that once ran through the area. Artist Vicki Scuri designed this functional fencing, which seems to move and pulse in the sunlight as you pass it., ⑧ Mural of Unusual Size , "Building Blocks" , Intentionally recognized contemporary public artist and award-winning painter HENSE transforms this former industrial building into a creative work of art that combines techniques of street art and abstract painting., ⑨ "Möller's Sustained Wind" , A tribute to our local industrial past, ⑩ "Rise" , Adam Curtis designed a steel sculpture that frames various perspectives of the city-scape, depending on where the viewer is situated. The Herald-Mail Plaza also offers a place for gathering and resting under decorative shade structures., ⑪ "Faces of Hagerstown" , These black-and-white photos capture the truth and life of Hagerstown through the people who live, work, and play here. These candid images are submitted by all levels of photographers , from the iPhone amateur to the seasoned pro., ⑫ "This Little Light of Mine" , A great location for "selfies", this mural by Eric B Ricks depicts geometric designs, the beauty of nature, and "Maryland" themes in honor of the nearby University. Look for the string art and the 3D butterflies.

① "The Fishing Lesson"
This bronze sculpture created by Paul Rhymer mirrors the teaching relationship of parent and child while also subtly educating onlookers about the chain of life and the importance of teaching self-sufficiency. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts for the accompanying children's book about the bears!

② "Pod"
This solid, white granite sculpture was hand-carved by Richard Deutsch in Italy where Michelangelo's studio was located. Inspired by both the re-birth of nature and the ruins of Rome, this modern work is the marriage of art and environment. It invites interaction and creative play.

③ Community Art
This green space features temporary community art.

④ "PhotoMarathon"

⑤ "The Fantastical Garden"
Explore this interactive play area that features garden you thought could only exist in your imagination! Fantastical flora designed by artist Alison Sigethy have some elements of surprise. Take a closer look to see what "lives" among the garden! The work is complemented by a butterfly garden, native rocks, and a trickling water feature.

⑥ "Rivulet"
An interactive sculpture by Benefiel/McKibbin, the forms of this piece imply movement or current flowing along the Trail,

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similar to a river. Cast aluminum chairs ride the current and the viewer is welcome to place themselves either mentally or physically in the flow.

⑦ "Railroad Switch"
Stroll down the Trail and see the plasma-cut weathering steel fence that invokes memories of the rail yard switches that once ran through the area. Artist Vicki Scuri designed this functional fencing, which seems to move and pulse in the sunlight as you pass it.

⑧ Mural of Unusual Size — "Building Blocks"
Intentionally recognized contemporary public artist and award-winning painter HENSE transforms this former industrial building into a creative work of art that combines techniques of street art and abstract painting.

⑨ "Möller's Sustained Wind"
A tribute to our local industrial past

⑩ "Rise"
Adam Curtis designed a steel sculpture that frames various perspectives of the city-scape, depending on where the viewer is situated. The Herald-Mail Plaza also offers a place for gathering and resting under decorative shade structures.

⑪ "Faces of Hagerstown"
These black-and-white photos capture the truth and life of Hagerstown through the people who live, work, and play here. These candid images are submitted by all levels of photographers — from the iPhone amateur to the seasoned

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

2. Walk the Trail! Marker

pro.

⑫ "This Little Light of Mine"
A great location for "selfies", this mural by Eric B Ricks depicts geometric designs, the beauty of nature, and "Maryland" themes in honor of the nearby University. Look for the string art and the 3D butterflies.

Erected by City of Hagerstown, Maryland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 39° 38.475′ N, 77° 43.247′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on South Potomac Street (Maryland Route 65) north of West Antietam Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 S Potomac 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 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: First Hose Company (a few steps from this marker); 200 Years of the Arts and Humanities (a few steps from this marker); The Last Confederate Incursion North of the Potomac River (a few steps from this marker); Hagerstonians in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Hagerstown Commercial Core Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

Art along the alleyway image. Click for full size.

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

3. Art along the alleyway

line); Hagerstown Ransomed (about 400 feet away); A City Divided (about 400 feet away); The Ransom of Hagerstown (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This sign serves as a historical marker because it interprets how the City of Hagerstown has transitioned a no-longer-used industrial part of town (and naming what some of the uses were) into an art space.

— 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 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.