Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Milling

Grist to the Mill

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

1. Milling Marker

Inscription. Before it was transformed into the Mural of Unusual Size, this industrial building operated one of the largest milling institutions in Western Maryland. The operations were so extensive, the mill consumed more grain than the community could produce. Learn why mills were vital to the Hagerstown economy, and discover the ties of the industry to today's strong work ethic.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 38.357′ N, 77° 43.478′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Baltimore Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 West Baltimore Street, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Baltimore Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hagerstown Railway (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elliott-Bester House (about 600 feet away); 202 South Prospect Street (about 700 feet away); Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (about 700 feet away); 175 South Prospect Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 169 South Prospect St. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Retreat from Gettysburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

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Also see . . . Hagerstown Cultural Trail - Grist to the Mill. URL represented by the QR code on the marker. (Submitted on September 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

2. Milling Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

3. Milling Marker

Mural of Unusual Size image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

4. Mural of Unusual Size

by HENSE (Alex Brewer) was finished in May 2017.

Stickell's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

5. Stickell's Mill

Daniel A. Stickell, a worker at Hager's Mill went into business for himself in 1883 at the Andrew Hagar Mill on Mill street. By 1917 he had moved his mill to this location on West Baltimore Street.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

6. Stickell's Mill

Close-up of Raup photo on marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

7. Stickell's Mill

Close-up of Raup photo on marker

Hagerstown Cultural Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

8. Hagerstown Cultural Trail

Mural of Unusual Size<br>by HENSE (Alex Brewer)<br>2017. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 22, 2017

9. Mural of Unusual Size
by HENSE (Alex Brewer)
2017.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on September 5, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.