Mary H. Rubin's Brunswick (Images of America) PDF

By Mary H. Rubin

Eel Pot, Buffalo Wallows, Coxson relaxation, Tankerville, Hawkins' Merry-Peep-O-Day, Berlin--readers would possibly not realize some of the names the realm referred to now as Brunswick glided by in years prior. Brunswick, Maryland, simply six miles by way of towpath from ancient Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is wealthy in historical past. the world holds Civil battle significance and served as a offer depot for the Union military after the conflict of Antietam. essentially often called a canal city till the overdue 1800s, the city grew to become a major rail heart while the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad got here to
town and arrange large rail operations. at the present time the city sits at the now-quiet banks of the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal, and the educate whistles do not sound relatively so usually, yet this neighborhood maintains to attract viewers looking historical past, outside activity, and
small-town charm.

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