Tag: garrett county history
Meshach Browning: Local Legend of the Deep Creek Area
“The country abounded with deer, bears, panthers, wolves, wildcats, catamounts, wild turkeys, foxes, rabbits, pheasants, partridges, wild bees, and in all the streams trout without number. The whole face of the country was like a beautiful sheet of wallpaper, variegated with all shades of color.” Forty –four Years of th...
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Garrett County's History of Hosting Vacationers
Garrett County’s cool summers, crisp mountain air and breathtaking scenery have lured visitors to the area for over 150 years. Long before Deep Creek Lake or Wisp Resort were even a thought, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad transported wealthy summer patrons out of the city heat to the grand hotels and elaborate summer cottage...
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Fort Alice: The Civil War Comes to Garrett County
Fort Alice is one of the many historic sites that you can visit in Garrett County. It is located in Oakland, the county seat. If you are planning to visit the museums in Oakland, this is a great addition to your itinerary.
The History of Fort Alice
On Sunday, April 2, 1863 the Civil War came to Garrett County. The crack of a...
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How Did Accident Get Its Name?
How Did Accident Get Its Name? That is a question that you are often asked when you live in Garrett County. Visitors pass through this charming small town on the way to the lake. With two active listings in Accident, Maryland, I thought I would share the history behind the funny name.
How Did Accident Get Its Name?
There are a few...
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Low Lake Levels - Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Real Estate Agent
Taylor-Made Real Estate Betsy Spiker Holcomb-301-616-5022
Curious about the low lake levels? Here’s the scoop. Construction is proceeding on the Western Conveyance Sewer System (Shingle Camp Road and Stockslager Road) and the installation of ...
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Deep Creek Lake Celebrates 91 Years
Betsy Spiker Holcomb, Deep Creek Lake’s Favorite Realtor
Speed boat mode!!
Deep Creek Lake Celebrates 91 Years. Deep Creek Lake is coming up on its 91st anniversary of existence! Maryland’s largest freshwater lake is loved by many and has an interesting history. Deep Creek Lake encompasses about 3900 acr...
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Drane House-Garrett County’s Past
Betsy Spiker Holcomb, Deep Creek Lake’s Favorite Realtor
The Drane House, Accident Maryland
The Drane House Garrett County’s Past. I took a ride on an unusually warm winter day just a few miles outside of Deep Creek Lake to the historical Drane House in sleepy Accident, Maryland. Garrett County’s past is vast a...
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Einstein visits Deep Creek Lake Maryland in 1946
Einstein visits Deep Creek Lake Maryland in 1946
Deep Creek Lake had a brief relationship with one of the world’s most incredible minds in September, 1946. Einstein has been associated with the making of the atomic bomb, something that he indeed had come up with in theory, but did not implement as a war weapon; he wa...
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Casselman River Bridge State Park
Casselman River Bridge State Park
Casselman River Bridge State Park is a 4-acre parcel located east of Grantsville in Garrett County on U.S. Route 40. It is a popular area for fly fishermen, photographers, and history enthusiasts. When the 80-foot span was erected in 1813, it was the longest single spa...
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Deep Creek Lake History-How was McHenry Maryland named?
Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes favorite Realtor
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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