Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Karst Recreational Cave - Cedar Grove, Maryland
One of many limestone (karst caves) in Washington County, Maryland / The formation was revealed during the construction of the C & O Canal (blasting) operation in the 1830's
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Anna, Alanna & Al Mozzer, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Lock 72, 1954
Anna, Alanna, and Al Mozzer, at C&O Canal National Historical Park and Lockhouse 72, south of Cumberland and north of Spring Gap, MD, 1954. Silent regular 8mm film by Al Mozzer (my father).
C&O Canal, Cushwa Basin, Williamsport, MD
C&O Canal Bike Ride - Williamsport to New Orleans, MD
June 2015 bike tour of the C&O Canal/GAP Trail.
Ellicott City MD and Country Drive to the C&O Canal (May 19 2019)
One more EC update-albeit a rather sad one-then a drive to some places on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal I haven't shown yet! At least-not recently...
We'll begin at the 'City,' where we see Barry the bubble man still hard at work restoring his place. Then another visit to Archive Records, where I part with my SQ quadraphonic copy of Deep Purple's Machine Head (fear not-still got my CD-4 quad copy of it). Then we revisit Taylor's, where apparently some kind of event was going on, as we were invited in to take part. Worth the free food we stole!
Then, to our C&O Canal spots; first of which being Weverton MD, where the onetime B&O RR Hagerstown Branch once departed from. Featuring lockhouse and lock 31, along with an interesting phenomenon in that area involving the canal.
We then depart for Dargan Bend, passing through Sandy Hook along the way. At Dargan Bend we take a walk to an old vehicular tunnel, through which once passed a road leading to Dargan Quarry. Many mistake this tunnel for a cave. The back end of the tunnel got plugged by landslides over the decades, but back in t he 80s, one could still see a trickle of light coming through.
Then, I guess, we'll head back...
Still having occasional problems with picture stabilization, but results not all that bad here.
Sharpsburg, Maryland
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Sharpsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States, located approximately 13 miles south of Hagerstown.The population was 705 at the 2010 census.During the American Civil War, the Battle of Antietam was fought on what is now Antietam National Battlefield, in the vicinity of Antietam Creek.
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C & O Canal Lock 51 - Hancock, Maryland
C & O Canal Lock - 51 Hancock, Maryland
Lock 51 and what’s left of the lock house sit at mile 122.6 on the C&O Canal. The ruins of this lock house are outstanding.
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The History Of Keedysville
Keedysville, a small town in Washington County, Maryland wrought with historic buildings, has remained almost unchanged for much of the 20th century. Retaining its 250-year-old charm, Keedysville is Where Northern Thrift and Personality Meet Southern Charm and Hospitality.
Driving through Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland is a city in and the county seat of Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a population of 103,299. Located on the Potomac River, Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
Historically Cumberland was known as the Queen City, as it was once the second largest in the state. Because of its strategic location on what became known as the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, after the American Revolution it served as a historical outfitting and staging point for westward emigrant trail migrations throughout the first half of the 1800s. In this role, it supported the settlement of the Ohio Country and the lands in that latitude of the Louisiana Purchase. It also became an industrial center, served by major roads, railroads, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which connected Cumberland to Washington, D.C. and is now a national park. Today, Interstate 68 bisects the town.
Crystal Grottoes Caverns in Boonsboro, Maryland
Crystal Grottoes cave in Boonsboro, Maryland, one of the most active caves in America.
Potomac River Dam # 5 C&O Canal Clear Spring MD Washington County Maryland
This is how the Potomac River looked this afternoon here in Clear Spring MD.
The wind was blowing strong so we are sorry about any noise from the wind.
For our friends and family who no longer live in Clear Spring MD and Washington County Maryland.
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Keedysville, Md., vicinity. Confederate wounded at Smith's Barn,
This is a photo which is part of my Animated Civil War Period Photos/Illustrations.
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Summary: Photograph from the main eastern theater of the war, Battle of Antietam, September-October 1862. Photograph of Confederate wounded after the Battle of Antietam, Dr. A. Hurd, 14th Indiana Infantry in attendance.
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The Photographic History of The Civil War
In Ten Volumes
Volume Seven
Prisons and Hospitals
Page 18
WHEN MUSKETS AND BAYONETS WERE TURNED INTO TENT-POLES CARING FOR THE ANTIETAM WOUNDED IN SEPTEMBER, 1862, JUST AFTER THE BLOODIEST DAY OF THE WAR
Erect, to the right of the center, stands Dr. A. Hurd, of the Fourteenth Indiana Volunteers, caring for Confederate wounded near the battlefield of Antietam. Around him the twisted forms of sufferers lie under temporary coverings, made of blankets or flaps from shelter-tents suspended upon guns for tentpoles. Swords are not yet “beaten into plowshares” ; but bayonets are thrust into the ground for the merciful purpose of protecting the feverish patients from the burning sun. Use has been made of the hay from Smith’s farm nearby to form soft beds for the wounded limbs. Further shelter has been improvised by laying fence-rails against supporting poles. Below appear the straw huts for wounded on Smith’s farm, erected a day or two later. The surgeon on the field of battle knew neither friend nor foe in his treatment
of the wounded. On June 6, 1862, a week after the battles of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks, a general order was issued from Washington that surgeons should be considered non-combatants and not sent to prison. It was a result of “Stonewall” Jackson’s previous action, and was accepted by Lee at Richmond on the 17th.
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Title: [Keedysville, Md., vicinity. Confederate wounded at Smith's Barn, with Dr. Anson Hurd, 14th Indiana Volunteers, in attendance]
Creator(s): Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882, photographer
Date Created/Published: 1862 September.
Medium: 1 negative : glass, stereograph, wet collodion ; 4 x 10 in.
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-cwpb-00255 (digital file from original neg.) LC-B8171-588 (b&w film neg.)
Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.
Call Number: LC-B815- 588 [P&P]
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
Notes: Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1977. No. 0135
Title from Milhollen and Mugridge.
Forms part of Civil War glass negative collection (Library of Congress).
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Abandoned Seneca Stone Cutting Mill Ruins Tour
Video I took of Seneca Stone Cutting Mill Ruins in Seneca Creek State Park located near the C&O Canal at the end of Tschiffeley Mill Road. Took video on 7/20/14
Seneca Quarry is a historic site located at Seneca, Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the north bank of the Potomac River, just west of Seneca Creek. The quarry was the source of stone for two Potomac River canals: the Potowmack Canal and the C&O Canal, having supplied red sandstone for the latter for locks 9, 11, 15 - 27, and 30, the accompanying lock houses, and Aqueduct No. 1, better known as Seneca Aqueduct, constructed from 1828 to 1833. The stone quarried here was also used for the Smithsonian Castle. Seneca Quarry provided the stone for hundreds of buildings around the Washington, DC area, including houses in the Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan area, the James Renwick, Jr-designed Trinity Episcopal Church, Luther Place Memorial Church, and the D.C. Jail. The Government Quarry nearby provided stone for the parapet of the Union Arch Bridge, better known as the Cabin John Bridge, and the Washington Aqueduct Dam at Great Falls. In busness from 1781-1901.
76-Acre Maryland Farm With Luxury Home For Sale [Absolute Auction]
Western Maryland Farm & Luxury Home For Sale by Selling with No Reserve at Absolute Auction June 30th -- in Clear Springs Maryland.
Welcome to Hill Meadow Farms, a charming retreat nestled in the forested hills and mountains of Big Pool near Clear Springs in Western Maryland. Enter the iron front gates and travel along the long, curving drive, past acre after acre of green pastures, meandering fences, bronze carriage lamps, and Virginia pine trees. Take your time and bask in the peaceful landscape, dotted with quaint barns and pastures. And then you’ll see it. The brick and stone façade of a stately Colonial property rests on a gentle hill – the perfect image of home.
The formal dining room offers both abundant space and comfort for entertaining large gatherings or intimate dinner parties. An entire finished basement floor is dedicated to recreation at its best. Modern amenities like a media room and utility rooms combine with an old world style derived from exposed beam ceilings, stone masonry, and travertine flooring.
For outdoor entertaining, a large back patio features a grilling area with a 36” stainless steel DCS Professional grill, ceramic burners, searing elements, and a rotisserie. Formal gardens, a screened-in gazebo, and a whole house system that encompasses this serene retreat make this the perfect spot to relax and unwind.
The home also offers the perfect amenities for family life. An informal dining and gathering room enjoy a double-sided fireplace, and beyond, a gallery hall overlooks the reflection pool and patio.
A secondary master suite is perfect for a children’s bedroom or spacious adult’s retreat. A third bedroom features stunning vistas and access to yet another porch. A sitting area, formal library and office with its own fireplace, and custom cherry shelving, complete this domestic haven.
Meanwhile, the first floor guest suite features an old-world, French country charm. An office, laundry room, mud room, and attached single-car garage all offer utility and convenience. A second, separate, extra-wide two-car garage boasts handmade cedar doors, bronze carriage pendants, and second floor storage.
Outside, Hill Meadow Farms is bursting with life. Beautiful formal gardens, herb and cutting gardens, vegetable and flower beds, and a potting shed that doubles as a seasonal greenhouse are perfect for cultivation aficionados. A shade garden with cypress, dogwoods, redbuds, and honey locusts offers a quiet place for meditation, while the nearby waterfall and pond offer tranquility.
Many of the remaining 76 acres consist of pastures, rolling hills, and forest. The property also has eight outbuildings which include a hay barn, machine garage, livestock barn, corn crib, and historical log cabin that was built in the 1800’s. The property has been home to cattle, however it is versatile enough for other livestock, including horse boarding, or farming.
Hill Meadow Farms has the perfect mix of peaceful countryside and proximity to plenty of amenities including over 20 Colleges and Universities. Ski, golf and try your luck at Whitetail Resort, Hollywood Casino at Charlestown Races, or Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Shop and dine in Hagerstown, Shepherdstown, Frederick, or Tyson’s Corner. Take in American Revolutionary and Civil War history at Fort Frederick State Park and the city of Gettysburg. All these and more are within your reach, and if the great outdoors is more to your liking, hike, bike, or boat around Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the Western Maryland Land Rail Trail, or High Rock Lookout.
Washington DC, just an hour and a half away, is home to historical monuments, the Smithsonian Museum, The Kennedy Center, and all three branches of the federal government. Just a few minutes more and you will hit Baltimore, the birthplace of the American National Anthem and home to the National Aquarium and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, and Washington Redskins home games, as well as the Baltimore Grand Prix, The Maryland Jockey Club, and the Military Bowl – all in two of the nation’s most historical and culturally significant cities.
Travel to and from Hill Meadow Farms is easy. Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore-Washington International Airports are each an hour and a half away, while Hagerstown Regional Airport is just 25 miles from the property.
76-Acre Western Maryland Farm & Luxury Home For Sale by Selling with No Reserve at Absolute Auction June 30th -- in Clear Springs MD. Selling with No Reserve at Absolute Auction June 30th. Contact Supreme Auctions at 866-929-2243 to secure your reservation.
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C&O Canal Snyders Landing- Sharpsburg, MD Video 39.4654 -77.7778
Video from the C&O Canal near Sharpsburg, MD. Antietam National Battlefield is nearby as well. The C&O Canal is part of the National Park Service, and provides hiking/biking/kayaking access to the Potomac River less than 100 miles from D.C. Approx. Coordinates: 39.4654° N, 77.7778° W
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Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a significant role in the conflict. After the war, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. Since the Second World War, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated states in the nation. As of 2015, Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, services, higher education, and biotechnology. Maryland has been ranked as one of the best governed states in the country. The state's central role in American history is reflected by its hosting of some of the highest numbers of historic landmarks per capita.
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Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
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Maryland
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Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a significant role in the conflict. After the war, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. Since the Second World War, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated states in the nation. As of 2015, Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its close proximity to Washington, D.C. and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, services, higher education, and biotechnology. Maryland has been ranked as one of the best governed states in the country. The state's central role in American history is reflected by its hosting of some of the highest numbers of historic landmarks per capita.
Maryland | Wikipedia audio article
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Maryland
00:03:32 1 Geography
00:04:29 1.1 Description
00:07:24 1.2 Geology
00:08:10 1.3 Flora
00:09:53 1.4 Fauna
00:11:40 1.5 Environment
00:12:50 1.6 Climate
00:15:22 2 History
00:15:31 2.1 17th century
00:15:40 2.1.1 Maryland's first colonial settlement
00:17:31 2.1.2 Persecution of Catholics
00:20:29 2.2 Border disputes (1681–1760)
00:22:34 2.3 18th century
00:24:56 2.4 19th century
00:25:59 2.4.1 Civil War
00:27:32 2.4.2 After the war
00:29:50 2.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:30:00 2.5.1 Early 20th century
00:33:06 2.5.2 1950–present
00:34:43 3 Demographics
00:36:33 3.1 Birth data
00:37:06 3.2 Language
00:37:41 3.3 Settlements
00:39:14 3.4 Ancestry
00:45:16 3.5 Religion
00:47:21 4 Economy
00:50:36 4.1 Baltimore port
00:52:07 4.2 Agriculture and fishing
00:53:36 4.3 Biotechnology
00:54:48 4.4 Tourism
00:55:54 5 Transportation
00:56:18 5.1 Roads
00:59:35 5.2 Airports
01:00:25 5.3 Rail
01:02:46 6 Law and government
01:04:29 6.1 Taxation
01:05:49 6.2 Elections
01:09:38 7 Media
01:09:51 8 Education
01:10:00 8.1 Primary and secondary education
01:12:05 8.2 Colleges and universities
01:14:11 8.3 Public libraries
01:15:04 9 Sports
01:17:18 10 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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SUMMARY
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Maryland (US: (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary.Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries, which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and typographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combines elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and South Atlantic regions of the country.
One of the original Thirteen Colonies of Great Britain, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, a Catholic convert who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. In 1632, Charles I of England granted Calvert a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Queen Mary. Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who enforced religious conformity in their settlements, Calvert envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who reproached a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony.
Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. Its economy was heavily plantation based, centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. The need for cheap labor led to a rapid expansion of indentured servants, penal labor, and African slaves. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776 its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
Although a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the U.S. Civil War, its strategic location giving it a s ...