Description
This colorized postcard showcases the Old Swinging Bridge spanning Carroll Creek in Frederick, Maryland, with a charming mill and houses nestled in the background. General Stonewall Jackson famously passed this historic spot en route to the Battle of Antietam, and nearby stood Barbara Fritchie’s house. This vintage postcard, from approximately the 1960s (based on the style and printing), offers a glimpse into Frederick’s rich history.
Front Text (cleaned):
Carroll Creek and Old Town Mill, Frederick, Maryland.
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Back Text (cleaned):
POST CARD
THE OLD SWINGING BRIDGE
General Stonewall Jackson passed this historic spot on his way to the battle of Antietam. Near it stands the house of Barbara Fritchie, the heroine of Whittier's poem, now open to the public. The old mill, built in 1790, has recently been destroyed by fire. Baker Park, Frederick's beautiful public park, begins at this point.
Marken & Bielfeld, Inc., Frederick, Md.
