Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Thomas Church
Founded 1835
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
1. St. Thomas Church Marker
During 186162 the church was used as a hospital by Union troops of 39th Illinois Regiment Volunteers, 5th Connecticut Regiment Volunteers, 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteers, and 28th New York Regiment Volunteers, under Colonel Williams. Their batteries were placed around and behind the church to repel Stonewall Jacksons batteries, on the opposite hill in West Virginia.
Erected 1935 by the State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list.
Location. 39° 41.93′ N, 78° 10.67′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 144) and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hancock MD 21750, 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 walking distance of this marker: A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House" (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock (within shouting
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Other markers no longer nearby. The National Road (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); St. Thomas Episcopal Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding St. Thomas Church. Saint Thomas Church is at the end of Church Street, one block north of this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish History. Church website homepage (Submitted on December 6, 2006.)
2. A Brief History of Hancock, Maryland. Town website entry (Submitted on December 6, 2006.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
2. St. Thomas Church Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006
3. St. Thomas Church
Photographer is standing on Church Street.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 13, 2013
4. St. Thomas Church Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, April 13, 2013
5. St. Thomas Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,320 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
