Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD
N 38° 59.380 W 077° 01.739
18S E 324273 N 4317588
The Silver Spring is a natural mica-flecked spring located in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
Waymark Code: WM3VBT
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2008
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According to
Wikipedia: "Silver Spring takes its name from a mica-flecked spring discovered there in 1840 by Francis Preston Blair, who subsequently bought much of the surrounding land. Acorn Park, tucked away in an area of south Silver Spring away from the main downtown, is believed to be the site of the original spring."
A historical marker at the spring provides the following information: "The community of Silver Spring derives its name from a mica flecked sparkling spring which existed in the immediate area and is now commemorated in this park. Francis Preston Blair, who came to Maryland from Kentucky to publish a newspaper in support of President Andrew Jackson, found the spring while horseback riding in 1842. Enchanted with the spot, Blair built his summer home, also called "Silver Spring", near the site. The rustic acorn-shaped gazebo is typical of lawn structures dating from early to mid-nineteenth century and is believed to have been on Blair's estate. Restored in 1997, through a public/private partnership, the park will continue to provide beauty in the community of Silver Spring."