Check out new Civil War Trails markers in Maryland, Virginia

Maureen O’Connell with Christopher D. Brown, assistant director of the Civil War Trails program,
at the new marker in Poolesville, Md.  (Courtesy: Civil War Trails, Inc.)

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So I finally made it back to the loving arms of Mrs. B on Sunday night after a six-state, 2,200-mile Civil War odyssey. I have two observations:

• Whoever created I-95 should start over.
• Those great Civil War Trails markers are seemingly everywhere. And a birdie told me of two new ones that I missed:

POOLESVILLE, Md.: A marker at the John Poole House, the oldest building in town. The log structure — located in the historic Medley District at 19923 Fisher Ave. — was built in 1793 by John Poole Jr. and served as a trading post for merchants and families from the surrounding farms and plantations. 

APPOMATTOX, Va.: On the grounds of The American Civil War Museum, where fighting swirled in April 1865. Inquisitive visitors inspired this marker, which highlights the chaos among Confederates as United States cavalry approached and the climactic moment when African American soldiers crossed over museum ground to stop a counter attack.

Let’s keep history alive. 👊

Megan Glewen, Robert Hancock (center) and Bob Sayre of the American Civil War Museum in
Appomattox, Va., pose with the new interpretive sign. It is located just behind the museum
at 159 Horseshoe Rd. (Courtesy: Civil War Trails, Inc.)