Berlin (Now Brunswick), Md. Pontoon Bridge And Ruins Of The Stone Bridge Across The Potomac (Destroyed In 1861) (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Berlin (Now Brunswick), Md. Pontoon Bridge and Ruins of the Stone Bridge Across the Potomac (Destroyed in 1861) This title refers to historical structures, namely a pontoon bridge and a stone bridge, situated at the location of present-day Brunswick, Maryland, United States. The pontoon bridge was constructed during the American Civil War (1861-1865) to facilitate troop movements and supply transportation across the Potomac River. The original stone bridge was destroyed in 1861 during military operations between Union and Confederate forces. Today, the ruins of the stone bridge serve as a reminder of the civil conflict that marked American history. Visitors can learn about the strategic importance of these bridges in the context of the U.S. Civil War, as well as gain insight into the engineering feats of the era through preserved artifacts and informational displays at local historical sites.