This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
History of the Old Covered Bridge West of Middletown
The Baltimore Sun recounts the 1815 wooden bridge over Catoctin Creek in Frederick County, its Washington era origin, and its role in shaping the National Highway. It details Washington’s survey, westward migration, the rise of ferries and wagons, and the 19th century Pike era with road improvements and government involvement.
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Baltimore Sun
Middletown
Wm. McClenahan
Catoctin Creek
Frederick County
George Washington
Braddock
Washington
South Mountain
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Catoctin
Allegany County
Iiron
Washington County
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
England
Seaboard
Haverstown
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Fredericktown
Elizabeth Town
Williamsport
General Assembly
Wheeling
W. Va
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