55 South Main St.

Historic Keedysville Walking Tour

55 South Main St.

Keedysville, Maryland 21756, United States

Created By: Town of Keedysville

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This building reported to have been built in 1756, was constructed by John Weaver, local stone mason and builder of the famous stone bridges in Washington County. It was formerly used as the Burnt Mill School House, a Meeting Hall, and a Recovery Room for the men of the Iron Brigade during the Battle of Antietam. It served as church for the German Reformed congregation from 1825-1852. The Reverend Robert Douglas, father of Henry Kyd Douglas, preached in this building. Emma Burtner, a local historian, said there once had been been an arched stone tablet over the door with the date 1793. This tablet was removed and replaced with a window when the structure was converted to a residence.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Historic Keedysville Walking Tour


 

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