Military Occupation - Hagerstown, Maryland
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BruceS
N 39° 38.611 W 077° 43.151
18S E 266672 N 4391726
Marker giving information on what role fire station during military occupation during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMKF0E
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2014
Views: 7
Text of markers:
Military Occupation
The Independent Junior Fire Company was formed in 1842. Their firehouse was constructed in 1852 and altered in 1881. During the Civil War, the Juniors' firehouse was used by the U.S. Army for various purposes and served as a field hospital to treat the wounded. The Juniors remained at this location until November 21, 1993 when the Company moved to its new home on Eastern Boulevard.
Group that erected the marker: Maryland Heritage
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
105 N Potomac
Hagerstown, Maryland
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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