Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD
N 38° 59.380 W 077° 01.739
18S E 324273 N 4317588
This is one of two historical markers at the Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD. This plaque is attached to the stone wall surrounding the spring.
Waymark Code: WMQ0V7
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2015
Views: 20
The plaque reads:
"The community of Silver Spring, Maryland, derives its name from this spring, discovered in 1840 by Francis Preston Blair and his daughter Elizabeth, while riding on horseback in the woods beyond Washington. Rays of sun on mica sand particles in the water caused Mr. Blair to name it "The Silver Spring." This also identified his estate and summer home built in 1842.
This park was acquired in 1942 by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. It was restored and dedicated on May 28, 1955, by the following organizations "as an ever-flowing tribute to the men and women responsible for the greatness of Silver Spring, Maryland, and its bright future through civic and community service.
The Allied Civic Group, Inc.
The Silver Spring Inter-Club Council
The American Institute of Architects (Potomac Valley Chapter)
The Silver Spring Board of Trade
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission"
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
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:
Acorn Park
Silver Spring, MD USA
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