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Manchester in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Town of Manchester

 
 
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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2023
1. Town of Manchester Marker
Inscription.
In memory of Charlotte Collett
Chairperson of the first appointed Tree Commission

And in recognition of the members of the Commission

Charlotte B. Collett - Chairman

Members
Donna Baker • Roxanne Fenske • Sara Osborn • Monroe Bankert • Joseph Gayer • Eileen Schreuer • Emile Deckert • Kenneth Myers • Robin Yingling
 
Erected 1993 by Town of Manchester.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsHorticulture & ForestryWomen.
 
Location. 39° 39.712′ N, 76° 53.043′ W. Marker is in Manchester, Maryland, in Carroll County. It is on York Street east of Long Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3206 York St, Manchester MD 21102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies
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and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Manchester District (here, next to this marker); Manchester (a few steps from this marker); June 30 1863 (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Manchester (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); September 11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); German Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miller-Warner Farm (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Manchester (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While most dedication plaques about various municipal appointments do not serve as historical markers, this one does because it notes the first appointee of the town's Tree Commission.
    — Submitted May 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
Town of Manchester Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 21, 2023
2. Town of Manchester Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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