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Category: Rural Life

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Places to Visit: Smithsburg

8 Jan 2023
Smithsburg, MD was founded in 1813 by Christopher "Stuffle" Smith. Mr. Smith purchased a plot of land formerly known as "part of Shadrack's Lot." The community's development was directly influenced…
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Places to Visit: Boonsboro Trolley Museum

8 Jan 2023
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway was a railroad that operated in central Maryland in the United States. The railroad was built in the 19th and 20th centuries and served the…
Automobile…

Places to Visit: The National Road Museum

8 Jan 20238 Jan 2023
The National Road was a major transportation route that played a crucial role in the development of the United States in the 19th century. The road was authorized by Congress…
Early Settlers…

Places to Visit: Hager House

7 Jan 2023
The Hager House is a historic mansion located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The house was built in the 18th century and is named after its original owner, Jonathan Hager. Hager was…
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Places to Visit: Pen Mar Park

7 Jan 2023
Pen Mar Park is a beautiful and scenic park located in Washington County, Maryland. The park is situated on top of the scenic South Mountain range, and it offers stunning…
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