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The main block of this house was built in 1762 by Ceorge French. In 1764, it was purchaed by the Hughes family and was Daniel Hughes' home until his death in 1818. He added the wing to the east. Hughes and his borther Samuel were iron manufacturer…
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Six days had passed since the Federals had failed in their first attempt to seize Hagerstown as they pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate army retreating to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. On Sunday morning, July 12, 1863, a decisive …
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Combat raged here in the town square and in adjoining city blocks for six hours on Monday, July 6, 1863. Holding Hagerstown was crucial to Gen. Robert E. Lee's retreat to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. If the Confederates lost this cross…
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Following Jonathan Hager's arrival in 1739, German and Scots-Irish immigrants settled in Maryland's Great Valley, developing prosperous farms. By the mid 1790's,agriculture was booming and the region needed a way to get its products to market. Com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WM_gettysburg-campaign_Hagerstown-MD.html
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north throug…
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On July 6th, 1864, Confederate Cavalry General John McCausland and his 1,500 troops demanded a ransom of $20,000 from Hagerstown, or the town would be burned. Three local banks gave up the money, underwritten by the town council. After the war, a …
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"In October 1877, Bench Mark "A" was cut on the water table of the recently rebuilt courthouse in Hagerstown, Maryland", reads the report of the coast and geodetic survey to President McKinley. This was the beginning point of a transcontinental le…
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In loving memory of those who gave their lives in the World Wars1917-1918[list of names]1941-1945[list of names]In loving memory of those who gave their lives in the Korean Conflict 1950-1953[list of names]Rededicated by Morris Frock Post No. 42, …
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Leitersburg Districtwho served inThe World War1917 - 1919
R. Lee SlickAndrew M. HartmanJohn R. MyersLeiter D. Lowery, Corp.Allan F. MinerRussell E. HartleA. Stanley Hollinger, Corp.,Levi. M. Hartle.Lloyd L. Hoover, Sargt.Roger M. Wolfinger, Cor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3WG_john-d-zentmyer_Hagerstown-MD.html
PrincipalHagerstown High School1926-1946Educator of youth for thirty-eight years. Leader in character building & academic excellence. Thousands, young & old, benefited by his example & guidance.Memorial erected by students & friends of Hagerstown …