Horseshoe Bend War Shapes Indian Removals and Nation Park Roots
A historical account links the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend to the broader Indian Removal policy, noting Andrew Jackson’s leadership, heavy casualties on both sides, and the forced cession of about 20 million acres. It describes the shift from conflict to the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park site and its exhibit program featuring Creek culture and frontier life.
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Horseshoe Bend
Alabama
Scotland
Russia
South Africa
Mississippi
Jackson
Red Stick
Tallapoosa River
Red Sticks
Sam Houston
Texas
Horseshoe
Bieatten
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Ocmulgee National Monument
Lower Creek
Macon
Georgia
National Park Service
United States
America
Asbury Village marks 60th anniversary in Gaithersburg
Asbury Methodist Village celebrates six decades of independent living and health care for older adults in Gaithersburg. Executive secretary Norman E Amtower notes progress and plans including preserving the original home and a six bed rehab unit in Wilson Health Care Center. New board trustees were elected, and several retiring trustees were honored at a March 12 meeting.
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Asbury Methodist
Gaithersburg
Norman E. Amtower
Asbury
Wilson Health Care Center
Wilma Johnston
Irma Baker
Harold Norwood
Board of
Legion Auxiliary Donates to FSK Monument
The Francis Scott Key Unit at Taney Avenue, led by Doris Carter, received a $1000 donation from the auxiliary for the Key Monument restoration. Linda Wallace accepted a plaque, new colors were presented, and plans announced for an annual card party on March 31 with the next meeting on April 15.
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Francis Scott Key
Muiual Legitiue
Legion Home
Taney Avenue
Doris Carter
H. Thomas Summers
Francis Scott Key Monument
Auxiliary
Summers
Linda Wallace
Americanism
Peggy Sears
Helen Catsail
Louise Reid
Delue Crawford
Terry Osteem
Jackie Bauer
Stacie Kennedy
Pattie Lach
Butler
Maryland
Cornelia Rodock
Sheriffs' Boys Ranch Honors Fresh At March Board Meeting
The Maryland Sheriffs' Boys Ranch held its March 10 board meeting at the Elks Lodge Shookstown Road. New officers include Lynn Shanton as president Norman Fresh as vice president operations John Whight as vice presidentmance Doug Rector as treasurer and Alan Clapp as secretary. Also present were ranch boys and houseparents for the first time. Fresh, past president, was honored for donating substantial time and energy to the ranch. The 24 acre property lies near Urbana Maryland. Volunteers are invited to contact the ranch at 063-0077 for possible roles in animal care groundware carpentry or other educational activities.
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Maryland Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch
Elks Lodge
Shookstown Road
Lynn Shanton
Norman Fresh
John Whight
Doug Rector
Alan Clapp
Fresh
Iui
Urbana
Maryland
Seenis
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Andrew Jackson
Great Britain
Mobile
Ft. Mims
Paneein
Coosa River
South
Joan Marshall
John Marshall
News-Post News Service
Capt. Doughs A. Cohn
USA
Horseshoe Beach
Asbury Village
Emily H. Womach
Board of Trustees
Bette B. Anderson
Thomas W. Flinn Jr
Margaret Russell
Legion Auxiliary
FSK Monument
Frederick
Armstrong
Solarian
Imperial
Accotone
Misner
Fourth Street
Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch
Poe
SEALY
Twin EA
Aiet
East Street
Monocacy Village
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