Genealogy? History? We’ve got you covered.
Here are links to excellent resources we use regularly to research local history in Hagerstown, Washington County, and the rest of Western Maryland. This page will be expanded frequently so check back often!
GeNERAL
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress contains a searchable catalog of photographs, books, newspapers, and more.
Western Md Room
The Room contains approximately 10,000 books and over 400 cubic feet of archival material including maps, newspapers, photographs, ledgers, manuscripts, ephemera, and a limited number of artifacts.
MHT Library
The Maryland Historical Trust Library is the State’s principal repository for information about Maryland’s architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.
MEDUSA
Medusa is the Maryland Historical Trust’s online database of architectural and archaeological sites and standing structures.
WHILBR
The Western Maryland Historical Library contains resources and images for Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties.
MD Artifacts
Maryland Diagnostic Artifacts can be used in assisting identify an unknown historic find.
Geo
Antebellum Maryland
The Maryland State Archives has a searchable map available from the mid 1800’s identifying property owners and most roads from the era.
Antietam Bridges
A historical book which provides an overview of the Antietam Creek, as well as its bridges and mills.
Topo LiDAR Maps
The MD iMAP Topography Viewer allows users to view and interact with elevation services hosted on the MD iMAP LiDAR Server.
News
WashCo News Index
Washington County Free Library offers an index of all Hagerstown newspapers from 1845 – 1865
Western Maryland History Hub 