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Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Middletown

1885

 
 
Middletown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2019
1. Middletown Marker
Inscription. This view of downtown Middletown was taken from the towering steeple of the Zion Lutheran Church across the street behind you. This remarkable image highlights the historic National Road—dirt at the time—running eastward toward Frederick, and (to the right) the steeple of Christ Reformed Church and its adjoining cemetery. Note the carriage and crosswalks on Main Street.
 
Erected by Main Street Middletown.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesChurches & ReligionRoads & VehiclesSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Historic National Road series list.
 
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 26.631′ N, 77° 32.8′ W. Marker was in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker was on West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) just east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 28 West Main Street, Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Advance, Retreat, and Refuge in Middletown (here, next to this marker); Middletown in the Path of War
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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Middletown (here, next to this marker); In Commemoration (a few steps from this marker); 29 West Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Stonebraker and Harbaugh Shafer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 31 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Valley Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2023, by Jordan Butler of New Windsor, Maryland, USA. Photo   1. submitted on December 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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