Mary Shellman's Legacy
historic site
- Inscription
- MARY SHELLMAN'S LEGACY ★ ★ ★ "Hearts that loved 'Our Boys in Blue'" On July 9, 1864, the heavy thump of cavalry boots came from the doorway behind you when Confederate Generals Bradley Johnson and Harry Gilmor briefly made the Shellman House their
- On the Old Main Streets
- 1.5 mi off the Mason and Dixon Byway
- 8.2 mi off the Horses and Hounds Scenic Byway
- 11.1 mi off the Falls Road
Overlooks nearby
- McKeldin Falls · 16 mi
- Gasline Cut · 17 mi
- Cliff overlooking Quarry Lake · 17 mi
- Oregon Ridge · 17 mi
The recorded facing catches the sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:45 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 19:59 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:31 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 16:05 | 16:48 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.56975, -76.99050
Elevation 235 m (modelled from terrain)