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John E. Buffington’s Medal of Honor
Publication Year: 1997
In last week's column about Civil War soldiers from the Taneytown District, the roll of honor included the name of Lt.
Civil War Soldiers Recall Visiting Taneytown
Publication Year: 1997
During the Gettysburg Campaign, thousands of Union soldiers passed through Taneytown to and from the battle.
Charles B. and Dr. Daniel S. Boyle, Taneytown’s Confederate Soldiers
Publication Year: 1997
In my 3 August column, I noted that only one soldier from the Taneytown District, Pvt. Charles Bruce Boyle, is known to have served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
The Cemetery Question
Publication Year: 1997
When John Fisher of Westminster died in 1863, his estate included extensive real estate holdings, including some which was adjacent to the old burying ground.
Hard Lodging Near Union Bridge
Publication Year: 1997
Perched upon a limestone outcropping near Union Bridge, Hard Lodging is unique in local architectural history.
An Unsuccessful Attempt
Publication Year: 1997
When Carroll County was founded in 1837, one of the first tasks was the construction of a court house and a jail in Westminster.
The Bicycle Season in 1897
Publication Year: 1997
The approach of cooler fall weather opened the bicycle season for local residents of a century ago.
The Cycling Ramblers’ Century Ride
Publication Year: 1997
In last week's column, I noted that the Cycling Ramblers, a local bicycling club, had organized a "Century Run" for September 1897.
Sulphur Springs
Publication Year: 1997
An early history of New Windsor was written by Frank J. Devilbiss in 1894 and published in a series of columns in the Taneytown Carroll Record newspaper.
The Methodist Episcopal Centennial
Publication Year: 1997
Seventy-five years ago members of the Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated the centennial of Wesley Chapel near Eldersburg.
William Henry Rinehart
Publication Year: 1997
Only a handful of nineteenth century Countians achieved fame beyond our region. One who did was sculptor
The Hampstead Cookbook
Publication Year: 1997
Local churches have always sought varied ways to supplement income from the collection plate.
Wampler’s Pumpkin Contests
Publication Year: 1997
Carroll's farmers have traditionally been rewarded with an abundance of agricultural products.
Carroll’s First Veterans
Publication Year: 1997
The Revolutionary War produced the first American veterans including hundreds of men who resided in what later became Carroll County.
Manchester Incorporated in 1833
Publication Year: 1997
Each year the Historical Society has its annual dinner meeting in a different community and this year we visited my hometown of Manchester.
A Great Opportunity Found in a Casual Remark
Publication Year: 1997
On November 26, 1897 several Allentown, Pennsylvania businessmen pooled their assets and formed the Lehigh Portland Cement Company.
Taneytown Fire
Publication Year: 1997
On October 18, 1897 Taneytown residents organized the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company and elected Dr. Clotworthy Birnie as its first president.
Pearl Harbor Remembered
Publication Year: 1997
Fifty-six years ago was unlike any Sunday morning in the nation's history.
Westminster War Memorial Dedication
Publication Year: 1997
On a rainy Sunday afternoon in December 1949, nearly eight years to the day after the Sunday morning attack at Pearl Harbor marked America's entry into World War II, the citizens of Westminster dedicated their war memorial. The story was front-page news in the December 14th issue of this paper:
Christmas at the Alms House, 1897
Publication Year: 1997
The way in which our local poor were cared for was quite different a century ago.