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Deep Creek Lake History-How was McHenry Maryland named?
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DID YOU KNOW?
Deep Creek Lake History-How was McHenry Maryland named?
Dr. James McHenry, Secretary of War during the administrations
of Presidents Washington and Adams, purchased
almost 1,000 acres in the Buffalo Marsh area
which is today known as Marsh Run Cove or McHenry...
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Maryland in the War of 1812-A Living Historical Event
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The Short History of the War of 1812 in Maryland
John Miller
Maryland in the War of 1812-A Living Historical Event.The most forgotten war in America’s history is the War of 1812. Overshadowed by the Napoleon’s War in Europe, the War of 1812 today is a forgotten war. Although the major campaigns were fought in the G...
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Aurora Borealis Deep Creek Lake
Aurora Borealis Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. “Aurora Borealis the icy skies at night, Paddles cut the water, in a long and hurried flight”. Neil Young sang these lyrics many years ago speaking of a time long ago when the country was simple and undeveloped. What a special place this must have been before things were so defined. Natura...
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland-Fast Facts
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland-Fast Facts
Total Shoreline: 65 miles
The Length the Lake:11.6 miles
Lake Elevation: 2,462
Area of Lake: 3,900
Summer Bottom H20 Temperature: 49F
Summer Surface H20 Temperature: 73F
Average Depth: 26.5 feet
The Maximum Depth: 72 feet
Appr...
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The American Chestnut Tree-Deep Creek History
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The American Chestnut Tree-Deep Creek History
The American Chestnut Tree
I had a fantastic morning before work snowboarding & skiing with local folk hero/historian, Ed King, who has 77 years of life lessons and life long memories & experiences that p...
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1884 Oakland Train Station-Deep Creek History
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1884 Oakland Train Station-Deep Creek History
1884 Oakland Train Station
History Buffs, have I got something to share with you that is a mere 15 minutes up the road from Deep Creek Lake. Next time you are here at the lake get on 219 south and head to Oak...
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The Casselman Bridge
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The Casselman Bridge
Garrett County History, Casselman Bridge
The Casselman Bridge. Did you know that GarrettCounty has one of the oldest surviving span bridges in the country? Just a short 15 minute drive from Deep Creek Lake and you can visit The Casselman River ...
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Trail To Kendall-Garrett County History-Deep Creek Lake
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Trail To Kendall-Garrett County History-Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake Garrett County History “Trail To Kendall”
Garrett County’s history is immense and vast. If you look hard enough you can find little nooks and crannies from the past that ar...
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Deep Creek Lake-Garrett County History
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Deep Creek Lake-Garrett County History
A Little Deep Creek Lake Garrett County History
Deep Creek Lake-Garrett County History. Long before Deep Creek Lake came into existence it had plenty of history pre-dating the area as we know it now. Native American arti...
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
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Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Just a hair west of the Eastern Continental Divide on a large Plateau called Tablelands, and just a bit East of Morgantown, West Virginia home of the Mountaineers, you will find t...
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