Wilson Bridge - Hagerstown, Maryland - Maryland Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Wilson Bridge
Link Between East and West

Built in 1819, this five-arch structure, named for nearby village, was first stone bridge in Washington County. Erected by Silas Harry at cost of $12,000, it was a major improvement to road system between Baltimore and Cumberland. Providing continuous smooth surface from eastern seaboard to western wilderness. It is one of two oldest bridges remaining on the National Pike (first federally financed road in the U.S.) Wilson Bridge carried traffic unit seriously damaged by store flooding in 1972.

Place on National Historic Register 1982

Washington County Historical Society
Maryland Historical Society
and
Washington County Committee, MD Historical Trust

County (required): Washington County Location (required): Near bridge Website for more info (optional): [Web Link] Marker Type (optional): Not listed More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed

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