Clear Spring in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clear Spring
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
1. Clear Spring Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 39.367′ N, 77° 55.875′ W. Marker is in Clear Spring, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Cumberland Street (U.S. 40) east of South Martin Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Cumberland Street, Clear Spring MD 21722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 walking distance of this marker: Fort Frederick (within shouting distance of this marker); A Road Nurtures a Vision (approx. 0.2 miles
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Other markers no longer nearby. A Road Nurtures A Vision (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Gettysburg Campaign (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Additional commentary.
1. Jonathon Hower, Spring Keeper
In 1825 Jonathan Hower was placed in indenture to serve as spring keeper to purchase Plot #38 in Clear Spring, Md. The property measuring 66' breadth and 198' length.
— Submitted March 27, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
2. Marker Points to Walkway Between Houses
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
3. Clear Spring, At the End of the Walkway
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
4. Clear Spring
Water emerges from the small rectangular culvert on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,503 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
