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

Old Forge Bridge

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

1. Old Forge Bridge Marker

Inscription. This three-arch bridge was erected at a cost $2,800 by W. H. Eirely in 1863 over a ford in Antietam Creek. The east arch of this bridge spans a path once used for cattle. A forge, part of a large ironworks operation owned by the Hughes brothers, was in operation on the north side of the bridge during the late 18th century; and the two stone buildings on the south cliff date from this era. Daniel Hughes house to the north is dated 1763. Later grist and sawmills operated at this site.

Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 39.962′ N, 77° 39.083′ W. Marker is near Leitersburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Old Forge Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21742, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Forge Farm (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Good-Hartle Farm (approx. 1.7 miles away); Erected in Honor of the Boys of Leitersburg District

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(approx. 2.4 miles away); Leitersburg Bridge No. 2 (approx. 2½ miles away); The Long Meadow (approx. 2.8 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Retreat into Maryland (approx. 2.9 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leitersburg.

Marker on bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

2. Marker on bridge

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

3. Marker on bridge

Rebuilt 1893
County Commissioners
C.C. Snyder, President
Jacob Friend
Wilfred R. Stouffer
R.F. Stuttlemyer
Alex W. Davis

Josiah Hill Builder

Old Forge Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

4. Old Forge Bridge

South side of bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

5. South side of bridge

Old Forge Bridge, as seen from in front of Old Forge Farm image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008

6. Old Forge Bridge, as seen from in front of Old Forge Farm

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,333 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.