The Land We Call Home - Frederick MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 28.026 W 077° 24.966
18S E 292156 N 4371399
The marker is next to St. John Regional Catholic School and near St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church.
Waymark Code: WM15035
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2021
Views: 1
TEXT on the historical marker.
The Land We Call Home
Since the 1700s, the land you are standing on was used for farming fields of corn, wheat, barley and hay. Eventually this 2 acre self sustaining farm had two barns, a nine-room home, and a cemetery. There were dairy cattle, chickens, pigs an orchard and a large vegetable garden. In 2000, 27 acres were sold to be the home for a Catholic school and church. The cemetery, creek, and some original trees still remain. Can you find them in the photo below?
Group that erected the marker: Quest Project
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 8414 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD United States 21702
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