Washington County (MD) (Images of America) - Softcover

Mary H. Rubin

 
9780738514185: Washington County (MD) (Images of America)

Synopsis

In the heart of the Cumberland Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, lies Washington County--site of one of the nation's oldest settlements dating back to 1737. Its location between
Pennsylvania and West Virginia places this county at the crossroads of history and commerce. Washington County celebrates the birth and survival of a place and its people over centuries and mirrors the growth
of our nation. American history comes alive in this region created independent of Frederick County in 1776, named for Gen. George Washington, and settled by English, French, Swiss, German, and Scottish settlers. Forgotten images of historic mills and bridges will allow readers to journey to the past. Remember the days of the C&O Canal and a way of life that has disappeared forever. Visit historic sites such as Fort Frederick and the first monument to honor George Washington. Relive the heyday of Pen Mar Park and enjoy the waters of Belinda Springs. Feel the effects that the Civil War, the Battle of Antietam, the National Road, and the coming of the railroad all had on this remarkable area years ago.

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About the Author

Mary H. Rubin is a longtime resident of Hagerstown and author of Hagerstown, Maryland. In this pictorial collection, she invites readers to experience 225-year-old historic Washington County through images collected from the Washington County Historical Society, the Western Maryland Room at the Washington County Free Library, and the Maryland Cracker Barrel magazine.

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ISBN 10:  1531609600 ISBN 13:  9781531609603
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2002
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