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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y7Z_mulberry_Westminster-MD.html
This house built in 1795, by
Col. Joshua Gist on land granted to him
in 1782 and occupied by him until 1839.
Willed to Harriet Gist 1839,
occupied by her until 1865.
Willed to Mordecai Gist 1865
by whom occupied until 1903.
Purchased by Ro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FLR_gettysburg-campaign_Westminster-MD.html
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north throug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FKO_westminster_Westminster-MD.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18A7_carroll-county-almshouse-and-farm_Westminster-MD.html
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXTB_army-of-the-potomac_Westminster-MD.html
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Frederick to Middleburg. First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg. Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown. Third Corps from near Woodsborough to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZK_army-of-the-potomac_Westminster-MD.html
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Frederick to Middleburg, First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg, Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown, Third Corps from near Woodsborough to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZI_army-of-the-potomac_Westminster-MD.html
First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Taneytown to Westminster, the Reserve Brigade of First Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg, and the Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Manchester to Wes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZE_divided-loyalties_Westminster-MD.html
During the Civil War, some Westminster families supported the Confederacy while others stood by the Union. Among the latter was Mary Ann "Mollie" Huber, who organized a dozen other like minded ladies into a sewing circle that met at her house. Tog…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZD_aftermath-of-battle_Westminster-MD.html
After the cavalry engagement here on June 29, 1863, Westminster's citizens cared for dozens of wounded of both sides. Besides the human toll, shattered and broken cannons, gun carriages, and caissons lined both sides of Court Street to Main Street…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8Z1_corbits-charge_Westminster-MD.html
In June, 1863, as Gen. Robert E. Lee's infantry marched through Maryland on its second invasion of the North, Lee lost contact with Gen. J.E.B. Stuart as the cavalry commander led his force east and north around the Union army. Here, on the aftern…