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

Rose's Mill Bridge

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, November 11, 2007

1. Rose's Mill Bridge Marker

Inscription.
This handsome three-arch bridge over Antietam Creek was constructed by John Weaver in 1839 and was specially adapted to the grain mill which was built at the same time. The westernmost of the three arches was designed to accommodate the millrace flue, and the floor of the bridge at its southwest corner was widened to permit loading and unloading of wagons directly under the second floor level mill door. The arch spans are 23', 26' and 23', with a total bridge length of 132'.

Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 39° 35.3′ N, 77° 42.413′ W. Marker is near Funkstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Garis Shop Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Claggett's Mill Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Claggett’s Millrace Bridge (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Funkstown

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Funkstown (approx. 1.3 miles away); This Plot is Dedicated to Public Use (approx. 1.4 miles away); Keller Home (approx. 1½ miles away); Baltimore Street (approx. 1½ miles away); Civil War Hospital Site (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Funkstown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Funkstown (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Journey Through Maryland History: Washington County Bridges. Preservation Maryland website entry (Submitted on March 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Marker on Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, November 11, 2007

2. Marker on Bridge

"Washington County Permanent Bridge No. 15 built by John A. Weaver... June the 24th, 1839."

South face of bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, November 11, 2007

3. South face of bridge

Remains of Rose's mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, November 11, 2007

4. Remains of Rose's mill

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,278 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.