Westminster

Westminster (HM1FKO)

Location: Westminster, MD 21157 Carroll County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 34.406', W 76° 59.228'

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County seat of Carroll County, founded 1764 first called Winchester for its founder William Winchester (1710-1790), who was born in Westminster, England (now a part of Greater London) Westminster Academy incorporated 1839 (later absorbed into the public school system) Western Maryland College chartered 1868.



Confederate forces under Major Harry Gilmor and General Bradley T. Johnson raided the town in 1864. Union forces to and from Gettysburg camped here.
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HM NumberHM1FKO
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Placed ByMaryland State Highway Administration
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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 10:35pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 329321 N 4382300
Decimal Degrees39.57343333, -76.98713333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 34.406', W 76° 59.228'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 34' 24.36" N, 76° 59' 13.68" W
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Area Code(s)410
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 225 N Center St, Westminster MD 21157, US
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