Taneytown

Name: Taneytown
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ISBN: 9780738516349

ISBN-10: 0738516341

ISBN-13: 9780738516349

Edition: 2004

Authors: Historical Society of Carroll County, Tyler J. Boone

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The small village of Taneytown, nestled at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains in central Maryland, has witnessed two and a half centuries of American history. The settlement's beginnings date to 1754 when it was founded on a 7,900-acre tract of land. By the end of the century, Taneytown was a bustling community that supported craftsmen of various trades. The most famous native son of the region is undoubtedly lawyer, poet, and author of The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key. With the outbreak of Civil War, Taneytown sent 75 of the district's 500 residents to the battle; few returned. The war had a drastic impact on the county, and the area did not flourish again until the arrival…

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List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication date: 5/5/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.31" tall
Weight: 0.044

In this collection of archival pictures and documents, Images of America: Taneytown provides a nostalgic tapestry of this historic village. Research for the volume was compiled by Tyler J. Boone, vice president of the Taneytown Heritage Committee, on behalf of The Historical Society of Carroll County. The Historical Society of Carroll County is dedicated to the research of piedmont Maryland's cultural heritage. The organization sponsors educational programs, research projects, exhibitions, publications, and outreach programs in the community.