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Mechanicstown’s Growth Tied to Springs and Industry
Damuth notes Mechanicstown evolved from a farming town to an industrial hub as companies like Canon Shoe Co and Moore Business Forms moved in aided by the Thurmont Bank. The Frick Company and Claire Frock built new plants while hosiery faded with nylon. He recalls Spotswood Tavern, early inns, and Virginia Governor Spotswood’s influence on settlement.
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Mechanicstown
Damnath
Frick Company
Waynesboro
Canon Shoe Co
Thurmont Bank
Moore Business Forms Company
Claire Frock
Frederick Hosiery
Claire Frock Company
East Main St
Apple Church Road
Damuth
Spotswood
Charles Baker
Church Street
John Hohe
Simon
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Hoke Furniture Company
Thurmont
John Stiles
Stiles
Western Maryland Railroad
Lloyd Hoke
Donald L. Lewis
Weller
Frederick County
Lewis