Westminster-Westminster, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 34.406 W 076° 59.228
18S E 329321 N 4382299
Westminster-County seat of Carroll County, founded 1764 first called Winchester for its founder William Winchester (1710-1790)
Waymark Code: WM11F71
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2019
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Westminster-County seat of Carroll County, founded 1764 first called Winchester for its founder William Winchester (1710-1790), who was born in Westminster, England (now a part of Greater London) Westminster Academy incorporated 1839 (later absorbed into the public school system) Western Maryland College chartered 1868.
Confederate forces under Major Harry Gilmor and General Bradley T. Johnson raided the town in 1864. Union forces to and from Gettysburg camped here.
Erected by Maryland State Highway Administration.
County (required): Carroll County
Location (required): 224 N Center St, Westminster MD 21157
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is on North Center Street south of North Court Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located on the grounds of the Carroll County Government Offices buildings.
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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