McCoy's Ferry

MCCOY'S FERRY

ON MAY 23, 1861, CONFEDERATES ATTEMPTING
TO CAPTURE THE FERRY BOAT AT
MCCOY'S LANDING WERE DRIVEN OFF BY
THE CLEAR SPRING GUARD. HERE ON
OCTOBER 10, 1862, GEN J.E.B. STUART
CROSSED THE POTOMAC ON HIS SECOND
RIDE AROUND MCCLELLAN'S ARMY.

MARYLAND CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION

Submitted by Patrick M. Ryan