Near Funkstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Claggetts Millrace Bridge
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 23, 2008
1. Claggett's Millrace Bridge Marker
Although it vaults only a millrace deflected from Antietam Creek proper, this small but well-designed one-arch bridge is typical of many others that have not survived at mill sites in the county. It is not certain that John Weaver built this 53' bridge, which would not have been considered necessary by the county government. Conjecture is that the Claggetts contracted to have it built in 1841 after the completion of the three-archer nearby.
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 1841.
Location. 39° 35.703′ N, 77° 42.612′ W. Marker is near Funkstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Poffenberger Road, on the left 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Claggett's Mill Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose's Mill Bridge (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Funkstown
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Funkstown (was approx. half a mile 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 February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 23, 2008
2. Claggett's Millrace Bridge, looking west
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, February 23, 2008
3. Claggett's Millrace Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,231 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
