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Frederick County Iron Fence Around Courthouse 1818–1823
In Frederick, a public spirited citizen John McPherson financed and oversaw the casting of iron spikes and gates for a courthouse yard fence. A granite topped brick wall enclosed wrought iron railings, installed 1818 completed 1823, later dismantled after 70 years amid public debate. Remnants remain before the Ross and Mathias homes on Council Street.
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Frederick County
Frederick Academy
Brien and McPherson
Council Street
Ross and Mathias Famlies
John McPherson
Frederick
Gettysburg
Catoctin Iron Works
England
Lacy
McPherson
Catoctin
London
Britain
Ross and Mathias