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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/HM2DVV_maj-gen-edward-braddock_Frederick-MD.html
Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock. (1695-1755) . British Commander, French and Indian War. By coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland. Braddock traveled this route west in April, 1755. After 10-day meeting in Frederick with Ben…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C39_the-jefferson-town-well_Jefferson-MD.html
The device in front of you is the actual water pump used by Jefferson residents to draw water from the town well. During the 1800's and until 1960, residents obtained water from the well located in the center of town. The well offered tremendous c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A29_making-charcoal_Thurmont-MD.html
After building a triangular chimney and stuffing it with sticks, the collier stacked logs in concentric circles around the flue. The 12-foot-high stack consisted of 30 to 50 cords—two or three times the logs you see in this replica. The coll…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IJ_richard-potts-revolutionary-war-patriot_Frederick-MD.html
Richard Potts
Member of the House of Delegates
Born 19 July 1753 in Upper Marlboro, MD
Died November 1808 in Frederick, MD
Marker placed by Carrollton Manor Chapter, NSDAR
Eleanor Murdoch Potts
2nd wife of
Richard Potts
Revolutionary…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28TB_fredericks-carroll-creek_Frederick-MD.html
Frederick Town was strategically laid out along both sides of Carroll Creek in 1745 by Daniel Dulany, a prominent Annapolis land speculator. Like many colonial towns, the town creek would be the lifeblood of the community, provider of drinking and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28T9_diehl-memorial-fountain_Frederick-MD.html
The original memorial, unveiled on August 17, 1911, was dedicated to the humane efforts of Marie Diehl (1855-1907), a founder of the Frederick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, now the Frederick County Humane Society.
The 12-foo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28T8_the-stinky-stuff_Frederick-MD.html
To take advantage of prevailing northwesterly winds, the majority of Frederick's industry was placed here in the southeast sector of the city. Odiferous operations such as canneries, tanneries and mills could be found in this area as early as the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28PX_civil-war-hospital-center_Frederick-MD.html
Frederick County's ties to the American Civil War run deep, so it should come as no surprise that it is part of Maryland's Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area and The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area/National Scenic Byway. W…