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Welcome to Boonsboro
The town of Boonsboro was founded by brothers George and William Boone, relatives of the more famous Daniel Boone, and was situated along the main road leading from Hagerstown to Frederick. The original land deeds of the town listed the name as Boones Berry.
The brothers subdivided a farm that included parts of what are now Shafer Park, Potomac Street and Young Avenue. Berry an old English word for citadel, later came to mean estate.
A map of the town that came out around 1798 listed the name as Margaretville, in honor of George Boone''s wife, Margaret.
By the time another map came out in 1805, the name had changed to Boons Borough, with the e dropped out of the name.
The name shortened to Boonsboro around 1841 or 1842 when a local newspaper editor couldn''t get the town''s name to fit on his masthead. The apostrophe showed the name had been shortened. Some official documents as late as 1903 list the town''s name as Boonsborough.
The town was laid out in 1788 and incorporated in 1831. Its early citizens built the first monument "ever" to honor President George Washington. |
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EVENTS IN THE AREA 5/14/2012-5/20/2012
NATIONAL REMEDIES HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM
Learn important skills and lifestyle choices to help combat heart disease, arthritis and much more. Visit online for det.... more... 5/20/2012
NKF-MD WESTERN MARYLAND KIDNEY WALK
Benefitting the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring, community fund-raiser that call.... more... 5/26/2012-5/27/2012
HALFWAY PARK DAYS
More than 100 arts and crafts vendors will be on hand, plus entertainment, rides for the kids and the Halfway Lions Club.... more... 6/30/2012
WHEAT TO BREAD
Learn the secrets to palate-pleasing bread recipes. Call 240-420-1714..... more...
To view more events in the area, visit the Community Calendar on HagerstownMagazine.com.
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|  | Great Bicycle Tour, The
This popular tour of the Historic C&O Canal is an annual event conducted as a fundraiser for the SanMar Children's Home.
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|  | Hagerstown YMCA
Located in Hagerstown, Maryland on Eastern Boulevard.
more... | | |  | Choices Aesthetics & Medical Spa
Light-based therapies from Choices Aesthetics & Medical Spa provide you with technologically advanced options for anti-aging and rejuvenation of your skin.
more... [Watch Video] | | |  | Elevations Salon
Elevations Salon is located in downtown Hagerstown Maryland. Your visit at Elevations will be truly uplifting.
It is our goal that every customer has a relaxing,
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