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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8Z_watercress-farming_Walkersville-MD.html
Watercress Farming. . Wilson T. Carmack of Harmony Grove was known as Maryland's largest watercress grower, having his primary ponds at Fountain Rock from approximately 1916 to 1958. With a sole career of watercress farming, he supported a family …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8M_the-frederick-brick-works_Frederick-MD.html
The Frederick Brick Works. The City of Frederick. Frederick Reds, a once-prominent brand of bricks, were manufactured on this site between 1891 and 1946. Bricks were shipped via truck and rail to projects throughout the region. Locally, Frederick …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8L_the-frederick-county-history-bell_Frederick-MD.html
The Frederick County History Bell. . . [East Panel] . This bell was cast in Frederick on April 1 and 2, 2006, with public participation and great festivity. Frederick County "Honey Bee" participants in grades 3-5 helped cast the bell by passing …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8K_the-free-colored-mens-library_Frederick-MD.html
The Free Colored Mens Library. . At This Site - 113 Ice Street The Home of The Rev. Ignatius Snowden The Free Colored Mens Library and its predecessor The Young Men's Colored Reading Club Operated from 1913 Until 1932. These were the li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8J_library-campaign-song_Frederick-MD.html
Library Campaign Song. (Tune-Battle Hymn of the Republic). We have here in our town a colored library, . Run by those who wish to learn you; what is best to read. . Books of all descriptions you will find upon the shelves; . of the Free Colored…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8I_water-level-of-the-1976-flood_Frederick-MD.html
Water Level of the 1976 Flood. . "In all my year, I've never seen so much water in Carroll Creek." -George Birely Delaplaine October 9, 1976 Water Level of the 1976 Flood.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E8H_jacob-engelbrechts-diary_Frederick-MD.html
Jacob Engelbrecht's Diary. . "Even while writing, the pavement is full of soldiers...what war times we live in!!! Would to the Lord, that the Rebellion was brushed out and if possible not a grease spot left." . . -Jacob Engelbrecht's Diary . J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E2X_looking-north-up-wisconsin-avenue-at-old-georgetown-road-in-1940_Bethesda-MD.html
Looking north up Wisconsin Avenue at Old Georgetown Road in 1940. The Bank of Bethesda building, now Crestar Bank, is to the left. The sign to the right announces that the Hot Shoppe was coming soon — it opened in January, 1941. Behind the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E2W_old-georgetown-road_Bethesda-MD.html
Old Georgetown Road looking west, in the years just before World War II. Edgemoor Lane intersects — at the left. The Acme Market, a grocery store, is in the center of the picture.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E2V_haiti-martins-lane-community_Rockville-MD.html
Haiti-Martin's Lane Community. Rockville, Maryland. This neighborhood was established in the 1830s by Samuel Martin, a free black man. Between 1864 & 1901, Margaret Beall deeded parcels of land south of Martin's Lane to her former slaves. Descenda…