Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Civil War in Silver Spring

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 4, 2007

1. The Civil War in Silver Spring Marker

Inscription. Just west of the Jesup Blair House was "Falklands," home of President Lincoln's Postmaster General, Montgomery C. Blair, and "Silver Spring," home of his father, Francis Preston Blair. During the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 11 and 12, 1864, Confederate General Jubal Early had his headquarters at the Blair Home, "Silver Spring." By accident or intent, "Falklands" burned during Early's withdrawal.

Erected by Montgomery County Park Commission, Department of Park and Planning.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Maryland, Montgomery Parks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 38° 59.11′ N, 77° 1.591′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown Silver Spring. It is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) and Blair Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Avenue. Located at the entrance to Jesup Blair Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silver Spring MD 20902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William L. Chaplin Arrested! (a few steps from this marker); Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Northeast 1

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesup Blair House (about 500 feet away); Shepherd Park Christian Church Stormwater Features (about 700 feet away in District of Columbia); The Blair Family and the Civil War (about 700 feet away); Silver Spring Experienced by a Mother and Child, 1861-1865 (about 700 feet away); The Blair Family and their Silver Spring Homes (about 700 feet away); St. Mary's Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away in District of Columbia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.

West Entrance to Jesup Blair Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 4, 2007

2. West Entrance to Jesup Blair Park

Silver Spring Marker<br>(no longer extant) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael F. Dwyer, 1974

3. Silver Spring Marker
(no longer extant)

Silver Spring Immediately west of this sign were the Francis P. and Montgomery Blair homes. Confederate General Jubal A. Early used these houses for his headquarters during his operations against Washington on July 11 and 12, 1864.

Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission

Marker on Georgia Avenue at Jesup Blair Park.
1974 Photo by M. Dwyer, in the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Jesup Blair House (M 36/6).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,395 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 25, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.