Historical Markers and War Memorials in Funkstown, Maryland
Hagerstown is the county seat for Washington County
Funkstown is in Washington County
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On Baltimore Street (Alternate U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
When the National Road was completed through Funkstown in 1823, a rush of “stagecoaches and wagon teams, droves of cattle, teamsters and travelers” flooded through the town. Although Baltimore was seventy miles to the east, the Funkstown city . . . — — Map (db m2007) HM
On Old National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) at Green Street, on the left when traveling west on Old National Pike.
After Gettysburg, in order to mask entrenching operations along the Potomac river by General R. E. Lee, Confederate troops, led by General J.E.B. Stuart, engaged Union forces under General John Buford. The day-long battle east of the road resulted . . . — — Map (db m388) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. Alt 40), on the right when traveling south.
The Confederate presence at Funkstown threatened any Union advance against Gen. Robert E. Lee’s position near Williamsport and the Potomac River as he retreated to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry, posted at . . . — — Map (db m1158) HM
On Baltimore Street (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
Civil War Hospital Site Angela Kirkham Davis House Was used as a hospital during The Maryland Campaign 1862 Private Property courtesy of S.H.A.F. — — Map (db m2008) HM
On Poffenberger Road, on the left when traveling west.
Although it vaults only a millrace deflected from Antietam Creek proper, this small but well-designed one-arch bridge is typical of many others that have not survived at mill sites in the county. It is not certain that John Weaver built this 53' . . . — — Map (db m5669) HM
On Poffenberger Road, on the left when traveling west.
This three-arch bridge over Antietam Creek was completed by John Weaver in 1840 for $2,800. It was near the mill operated for generations by the Claggett family. The house, barn, and outbuildings of the Claggett estate, "Valentia," stand nearby. . . . — — Map (db m5031) HM
On West Baltimore Street / Oak Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This bridge over Antietam Creek at Funkstown was built in 1833 by George Weaver for $1,800. At this site was Shafer’s Mill where flour was ground. The most notable feature of this bridge is the graduated size of its three arches, growing larger . . . — — Map (db m2009) HM
On Baltimore Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Baltimore Street.
Used to treat Confederate officer H.D. McDaniel 11th GA. Regt. during the battle of Funkstown July 10, 1863, who suffered a severe wound and was brought to this house. He survived to later become governor of Georgia. — — Map (db m2006) HM
On Garis Shop Road, on the right when traveling west.
This handsome three-arch bridge over Antietam Creek was constructed by John Weaver in 1839 and was specially adapted to the grain mill which was built at the same time. The westernmost of the three arches was designed to accommodate the millrace . . . — — Map (db m4930) HM
On Frederick Road (Alternate U.S. 40) at Baltimore Street (Alternate U.S. 40) on Frederick Road.
By the citizens of the Funkstown District in grateful appreciation of the services of those of her citizens who were engaged with the military, navy and marine forces of the United States in the World War.
1914-1918
E. Blanche Hoffmaster, Army . . . — — Map (db m6539) HM
On North Westside Avenue (Alternate U.S. 40) just south of West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of all
who served their country
in time of need
World War I
April 6, 1917
to
November 11, 1918
World War II
December 7, 1941
to
December 31, 1946
Korean War
June 25, 1950
to
January 31, . . . — — Map (db m139133) WM