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Frederick, city, seat (1748) of Frederick county, north-central Maryland, U.S., situated on a tributary of the Monocacy River 47 miles (76 km) west of Baltimore. Laid out in 1745 as Frederick Town, it was presumably named for Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore.
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History. Pre-colonization. Catoctin Mountain, located north of Frederick. Located where Catoctin Mountain (the easternmost ridge of the Blue Ridge mountains) meets the rolling hills of the Piedmont region, the Frederick area became a crossroads long before European explorers and traders arrived.
Historic Downtown: The city boasts a charming and well-preserved historic downtown area. Packed with quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries, it offers visitors a glimpse into Frederick's rich history. Civil War History: Frederick played a significant role during the American Civil War.
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It’s called Maryland Trivia. This book has 191 pages of questions and answers pertaining to everything about Maryland: 1. Geography 2. Entertainment 3. History 4. Arts & Literature 5. Sports & Leisure 6. Science & Nature I flipped through the book and pulled out all of the questions and answers pertaining to the history of Frederick, Md. Although t...
So, how well do you know Frederick, Md? I’ve listed the questions first so you can write down your answers. Then, I’ve included the answers at the end of the post.
If you get all of these right, you are a total Frederick rock star! So here goes! See how many you can answer correctly! Please note that all of the black & white photos came out of a book called Pictorial History of Frederick Maryland, The First 250 Years 1745 – 1995. This is an amazing must-buy book that has so much more information and pictures ...
Mount St. Mary’s, the 2nd oldest Catholic college in the U.S., is located in what Frederick County town?
Which Frederick County town celebrates its heritage with a Railroad Renaissance Festival each October?
Which Boonsboro restaurant was occupied by Confederate General D.H. Hill during the Battle of South Mountain?
Which Thurmont restaurant was inundated by Soviets when Premier Brezhnev visited Camp David in 1979?
Citizens of which small Frederick County town erected a monument to George Washington on South Mountain in 1827?
Which battle was fought in Frederick, Md on 7/9/1864 to prevent a Confederate invasion of Washington, DC?
What famous world leader accompanied President Franklin Roosevelt for a tour of the Barbara Fritchie House in Frederick?
Heritage Frederick: 130 years of history. Organized in 1892 and operated as the Historical Society of Frederick County, the early years the nonprofit’s activities were mainly lectures held at public meeting places and in private homes.
Oct 4, 2022 · In September 1862, the war descended on Frederick, Md., en masse, as troops from both sides tramped through its streets en route to participate in the Maryland Campaign.
Apr 21, 2024 · Check out the Historic National Road and Journey Through Hallowed Ground scenic byways to explore how these Frederick County stories connect to our nation’s history, from the American Revolution to the Civil War to our own time today.
