Historical Marker

Barnesville

Historical marker location:
18230 Barnesville Road, Barnesville, Maryland
( Marker is on Barnesvile Road just west of West Harris Road, on the left when traveling west.)

“Before night our town changed hands five times!”. Antietam Campaign 1862.

The Chesapeake Bay is a crucial part of Maryland's history and economy: The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and it has played a crucial role in Maryland's history and economy. The bay has been a major source of food, transportation, and recreation for Marylanders for centuries, and it continues to be an important part of the state's culture.