Posted on 04/24/2016 12:37:59 AM PDT by nikos1121
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland. It is the county seat of Washington County, and by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140.
In 1739, Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant from Pennsylvania and a volunteer Captain of Scouts, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) of land in the Great Appalachian Valley between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in Maryland and called it Hager’s Fancy. In 1762, Hager officially founded the town of Elizabethtown which he named after his wife, Elizabeth Kershner. Fourteen years later, Jonathan Hager became known as the "Father of Washington County" after his efforts helped Hagerstown become the county seat of newly created Washington County which Hager also helped create from neighboring Frederick County, Maryland. The City Council changed the community's name to Hager's-Town in 1813 because the name had gained popular usage, and in the following year, the Maryland State Legislature officially endorsed the changing of the town’s name.
The Band Shell in Hagerstown, MD
Alsatia Mummers Parade Hagerstown, MD 2015
City Park Hagerstown, MD
Downtown Hagerstown, MD
Rider Jet Center where Trump’s plane will taxi
Today’s Trivia
I give up trying to fool you people. I put these quizzes together and people like exit82 (btw is that the exit where you live), has it done two minutes after it’s posted.
So, I’m posting it early this time. Please try answering the trivia the first time through without looking up the answers. After that, it’s an open book quiz.
BTW exit82 our trivia buff, broke the rules, but he was so far ahead everyone else yesterday that I awarded him the $25 Amazon Gift Card, which he promptly donated to Free Republic.
1. 4 part question. Name Hagerstown’s minor league baseball team, their level of play, (eg Class A, AA or AAA), their major league team affiliation and their only Hall of Famer. 10pts
2. Who is this Hagerstown, MD notable and his claim to fame? 30pts.
3. Another notable from Hagerstown, MD for you to name 25pts. 
4. Who is this Hagerstown notable standing next to Michael Jackson? 30pts.
5. Follow up question to #4. What is her claim to fame?
a. Actress
b. Goalie for US Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Team
c. Wrote a sex column
d. Wrote two songs for Michael
6. This is the Bellanca Cruisemaster, built in the 1920s at the Bellanca Airplane factory in Hagerstown, MD. What historical significance did it have? 50pts.
Bonus Quesitons
7. True or False regarding the annual Alsatia's Mummers Parade? 20pts
a. Named after The Alsatia Club formed 1911 by 11 young men who would hang out at the local pharmacy, and take up the seats of paying customers. The owner gave them a place to meet on the second floor.
b. Parade started in 1921 to celebrate Halloween in an orderly fashion.
c. Only cars made before 1950 are allowed in the parade.
d. No animals are allowed in the parade
e. All answers are true
8. How many seats does the Alsatia Club set up for the annual parade?
a. 367
b. 1576
c. 2234
d. 5678
9. Name the group and where are the from?
10pts
Good morning everyone!
Yeah it is still morning here in Oregon.
I have already made breakfast for everyone and homemade Lasagna (ready to bake) for our lunch visit with family today.
I sure LOVE these threads!
TNE=THE not enough coffee yet!!!
I just CAN’T believe the resemblance they COULD BE TWINS!!!
Dumb git doesn't even know how to draw a decent anarchy symbol.
Even the "names" under the photos are similarly creepy.
Wow!
Leni
I missed your post to me on another thread, But will answer here.
I am doing GREAT!
My oldest G-daughter Charlotte called me and asked for an afghan. (Hair pin lace) I have been spending quality time on that job. (She is 7, btw)
GOOD MORNING Confident!!! So great to see you here today!!! Check out the picture of Cruz and Johnson next to each other OMG I am STILL in disbelief!!!!
Good morning to You and everyone.
Hagerstown, MD. Meet at 2:30 pm at the corner of Henson Blvd and Phoenix Rd, across the street from the Hagerstown Flight School. Check back in this events page for updates.
Wear super hero costumes. Wear horse masks. Wear Trump masks. Wear Darth Vader helmets. I don’t care. Everyone come together to make this event a hilarious, fun success.
Signs and banners encouraged. No permit needed, protected by the First Amendment just like we were in Frederick for Ted Cruz.
These people are so ghey.
Yeah, it was hard for me to find stuff on it. I would wager that most people know nothing about the background of the parade: Please see:
Confident Lasagna is my absolute favorite food, I make it ALL the time think I could honestly LIVE on just Lasagna and water!!! I am Italian and we have ALOT of wonderful dishes but Lasagna is THE BEST!!!
I saw that... ugh.. AND at the same time, heard CRuz on OAN talking about how great he is doing.. heh
nearly ruined my breakfast...
I think for me, it’s like we’re rediscovering America through Trump. These little places. I would like to drive up to some of the little New England towns and stay at a B & B.
“Notice how he helps saves the cameraman from being hit by a truck”
I hadn’t heard this, can you tell us more?
My SIL BEGS me to make it. She can never get enough.
LOL
That is good.
Trump is the “art of the deal”. Cruz is the “art of the steal”.
I was really, really disappointed to find out about the Trump rally in Hagerstown today. We moved out of Hagerstown recently—in fact, we are in the process of selling our house there. If only I’d already planned to go this weekend, maybe to clean up the yard or something in that house! Then I would have been able to make the rally. As it is, I could drive there in time, but I have too many other things planned.
I’m so disappointed.
Aww... that makes me feel good. You’re very welcome. I get a lot of mail, that I wish people would post. When you’re doing something that gives joy, it gives joy to you.
YOU KNOW WHAT THE BEST THING IS...WE GET TO SHARE THESE TOGETHER EACH DAY UNITL NOVEMBER!!!!!!
Jonathan Hager originally named the town after his wife Elizabeth. But no one wanted to say “Elizabethstown” when “Hagerstown” was so much easier to say.
There is another Hagerstown in Indiana and Ohio also once had a Hagerstown. They are named after the original Hagerstown in MD.
Nikos I am going to relocate when my mom passes, there are so many places you have introduced me to some very lovely places!! I have to be concerned about weather because I am alone, but there are some beautiful small towns out there across this country!!!
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