Claggett's Mill Bridge - Hagerstown, Maryland
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BruceS
N 39° 35.703 W 077° 42.610
18S E 267283 N 4386322
Historic stone arch bridge near Hagerstown, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WMKG28
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2014
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The Claggett's Mill Bridge is on Poffenberger Road across Antietam Creek. The three-span stone arched bridge was built in 1840 by John Weaver. The bridge measure a total length of 173 feet with the center arch being 38 feet and the two flanking arches each being 34 feet. The bridge is a single lane with roadway with of 16 feet 5 inches. Immediately to the west of this bridge is the smaller Claggett's Mill Race bridge. The smaller bridge has a single stone arch. Northwest of these bridges is "Valentia", the Claggett family estate which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Hagerstown, Maryland
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Poffenberger Road
Water or other terrain spanned: Antietam Creek
Architect/Builder: John Weaver
Construction Date: 1840
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