Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonathan Hager
1714 - 1775
Photographed by F. Robby, June 2, 2008
1. Jonathan Hager Marker
Erected by Washington County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 38.689′ N, 77° 43.085′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of N. Potomac Street (Maryland Route 60) and East Avenue, on the right when traveling south on N. Potomac Street. Marker is about 150 north of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21740, 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 walking distance of this marker: Retreat from Gettysburg (a few steps from this marker); Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ransom of Hagerstown (about 700 feet away); The Harmon Hotel (about 800 feet away); Fighting House to House, Yard to Yard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret Greenawalt Park (approx. 0.2
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Military Occupation (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Jonathan Hager. The grave of Jonathan Hager is located in the cemetery on the west side of the church. Entrance to the cemetery is by way of a walkway around the north side of the church. Arrows point to the location of the Hager grave.
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
2. Marker in front of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 1, 2026
3. Jonathan Hager Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
4. Jonathan Hager Grave
In the cemetery behind the church is the grave of Johnathan Hager.
Here lyeth the remains of Captain Johnathan Hager founder of Hagerstown, Born 1719, Died Nov 6, 1775. His only son Jonathan Hager Jr. proprietor of Hagerstown. Born Dec 1753. Died Dec. 1798.
Here lyeth the remains of Captain Johnathan Hager founder of Hagerstown, Born 1719, Died Nov 6, 1775. His only son Jonathan Hager Jr. proprietor of Hagerstown. Born Dec 1753. Died Dec. 1798.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,465 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on January 7, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
