The Federal Signal Station
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flyingmoose
N 39° 38.748 W 077° 58.108
18S E 245286 N 4392657
Marker is located along a side street along eastbound side of the route 40.
Waymark Code: WM1AJG4
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2024
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The Federal Signal Station Near this point was captured Oct. 10, 1862 by a detachment of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Calvary. On clear days this station could communicate with stations on South Mountain which relayed messages via Catoctin Mt. to Sugar Loaf Mt. to Washington, D.C. State Roads Commission
County (required): Washington County
Location (required): Roadside
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