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The Old Frederick County Fair Recalled in 1865 Reminiscence
J W Dixon recalls the Frederick County Fair of 1865 from a traveler’s viewpoint. He describes the journey to Frederick, the gate admission, machinery displays, crops and livestock, and the crowds. He notes the race excitement, old fairs’ camp Meade era ties, and the social mix of politicians and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Old Blue Hill
Frederick County
Sugar Loaf
Fredericktown
Baltimore Pike
Fair Grounds
South Market Street
Agricultural Society
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Market Street
Patrick Street
Clarke Place
Mitute
Hawkins
Fair Ground
Meade
Frederick County Fair
Old Fairy Land
Taos
Frederick Fair
John
Vane
Mary
Freddie Jong
Drews
Yolden