Near Leitersburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Leitersburg Bridge No. 2
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008
1. Leitersburg Bridge No. 2 Marker
This is the first of two bridges built in 1839 by John Weaver. The two-arch span rises steeply over the Antietam Creek and is unusual because of the lateral curve in its roadbed. It was long known as Strite's Mill Bridge because of a mill to the north east. This grist mill, now considerably altered, was originally built by Samuel Kraumer in 1798 near a ford on the early road through this area. The mill passed through a number of hands before it was purchased by Christian Strite in 1843, four years after the bridge had altered the path of the road. Strite added a south wing to the mill for grinding plaster, and the mill continued to grind grain into the 1920's.Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. 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° 41.775′ N, 77° 37.533′ W. Marker is near Leitersburg
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Erected in Honor of the Boys of Leitersburg District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Retreat into Maryland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.6 miles away); Good-Hartle Farm (approx. one mile away); Old Forge Farm (approx. 2.4 miles away); Old Forge Bridge (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Long Meadow (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leitersburg.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008
2. Leitersburg Bridge No. 2
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008
3. Leitersburg Bridge No. 2, as seen from the south
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008
4. Leitersburg Bridge No. 2
As seen from the north, with Leitersburg in the distance.
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 23, 2008
5. South end of the bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,496 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
