Unionville
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N 38° 48.365 W 076° 08.308
18S E 401148 N 4295873
Historic African-American Community
Waymark Code: WMA1G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2006
Views: 29
Unionville
Historic African-American community settled by ex-slaves and free blacks. Many were in the Union Army in Civil War; village's name honors local soldiers. Unionville grew after war to nearly forty buildings with church and school. In cemetery are 18 soldiers who fought for the Union 1863-66.
Maryland Historical Trusr
Maryland State Highway Administration
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Talbot County
Location (required): Route 370, Unionville Road
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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