Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1870-1890
The Gilded Age
1871
The second county courthouse burns on December 6th. In 1872, construction begins on a third courthouse to replace it.
1880
M. P. Moller moves his organ factory from Greencastle, Pennsylvania to Hagerstown. The company manufactures over 11,000 instruments before closing in 1992.
1880-84
Hagerstonian William Thomas Hamilton serves as the 38th Governor of Maryland.
1890
Bethel Street resident Corporal William O. Wilson, 9th U.S. Cavalry ("Buffalo Soldiers") earns the last Medal of Honor earned on American soil. He was cited for bravery fighting a Sioux war party at the Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota on December 30.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 6, 1871.
Location. 39° 37.937′ N, 77° 43.452′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on West Memorial Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of South Potomac Street (Maryland Route 65), on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1890-1910 (a few steps from this marker); 1850-1870 (a few steps from this marker); 1910-1930 (a few steps from this marker); 1930-1950 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1830-1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1810-1830 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1950-1970 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1790-1810 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
