Near Clear Spring in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart’s
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
1. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart’s Cavalry Marker
Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 38.902′ N, 77° 58.992′ W. Marker is near Clear Spring, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of National Pike (U.S. 40) and Cove Road, on the right when traveling west on National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clear Spring MD 21722, 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 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Federal Signal Station
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. The National Road (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been permanently removed).
Additional keywords. Chambersburg Raid
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
2. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart’s Cavalry Marker
This view of the National Road is east towards Clear Spring.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
3. Cove Road
This is the country lane between the National Road and McCoy's Ferry. The National Road is in the foreground. Today it is interrupted by Interstate I-70 1½ miles south. There a frontage road jogs east to Boyd Road. Take Boyd Road under I-70, turn right on Big Pool Road and left on McCoy's Ferry Road to continue retracing General Stuart's ride.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 10, 2009
4. McCoy's Ferry sign
Sign at entrance to McCoy's River stop on the Potomac River.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 10, 2009
5. Looking west along the Potomac from McCoy's Ferry
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,610 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.
