Ferry Hill Place
Posted by: vhasler
N 39° 26.275 W 077° 47.800
18S E 259312 N 4369107
The nearby home, which was by the owner of the ferry across the Potomac River, was used during the U.S. Civil War for temporary troop headquarters.
Waymark Code: WMM930
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2014
Views: 9
Marker Text:
Ferry Hill Place
(Built in 1812)
The boyhood home of Colonel Henry Kyd Douglas, a member of Stonewall Jackson's staff. Sept. 18, 1862, Federal troops occupied these premises and confined the Douglas family. June 18, 1863, headquarters of Confederate Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson, en route to Pennsylvania.
Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission
The marker was likely placed in the 1960's for the centennial. It was broken at one time as observed by the rough weld line across the base, but has been nicely refurbished with sharp coloring. Parking available nearby.