The Civil War in Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD
N 38° 59.110 W 077° 01.579
18S E 324493 N 4317083
The Civil War in Silver Spring historical marker is located in Jesup Blair Park in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
Waymark Code: WMQ0VK
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2015
Views: 7
The historical marker reads:
"Just west of the Jesup Blair House was "Falklands," home of President Lincoln's Postmaster General, Montgomery C. Blair, and "Silver Spring," home of his father, Francis Preston Blair. During the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 11 and 12, 1864, Confederate General Jubal Early had his headquarters at the Blair Home, "Silver Spring." By accident or intent, "Falklands" burned during Early's withdrawal."
Group that erected the marker: Montgomery County Park Commission Department of Park and Planning
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Entrance to Jesup Blair Park
Silver Spring, MD USA
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