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Thurmont society to restore landmark building
The Thurmont Historical Society plans to restore a local landmark house on N Church St and use it for offices a museum and a reference library. President Sterling Kelbaugh said the 1812 to 1828 chestnut log cabin was brick encased in the 1850s and needs work including a rear porch and roof. The society will seek Maryland Historical Trust guidance apply for a state grant and raise funds through memberships and donations with a logo contest for the Creeger house.
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Thurmont
Thurmont Historical Society
Sterling Kelbaugh
Ati. N. Church St
Ethel Creeger
Kelbaugh
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Landon Proffitt
Frederick
Maryland and
Creeger House