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
I love that video as well—I have watched it a dozen times.
We had to scramble for links--you have spoiled us so!
I don’t remember, Dolly. Sorry.
Good afternoon, Kit cat.
Pardon the delayed repsonse—was out all morning.
Gonna be another great Trump Day!
Thanks for the additional background on Mr. Hatton.
BEEP! BEEP!
Hi, NIKK!
I think it was someone else who posted the dual window screen information, but I learned something as well from it.
Don’t feel bad—I have to have things explained to me a few times before I get it.
Yes, Trump is mixing SS with his own security. I was at the Norcross, GA rally in the Fall before SS where I saw his private security. Then I went to the Atlanta rally with SS, but I recognized some of Trump’s own security.
There is a picture of Billy Graham with the Trumps Palins and Greta and John. Was told initially it was Graham’s last sermon another said it was his 9? Birthday
They all are friends
I think that is why Corey Lewandoski was dismissed in the case because the Judge said he stepped in the place of the USSS and it was ok.
Not going to address the FACT that the Bi#ch was lyin’.
Interesting, thanks they must have managed to coordinate their protocols.
Good—I am hoping that Greta and John would see the light and get out of Scientology.
Somehow they seem to work it out.
Golly that’s good.
Beth Still - common sense
No more bathroom nonsense. NO MORE
BEEP! BEEP!
I haven’t seen “DICK” here yet. He usually never misses. Perhaps being a weekend he has studying or runs to make.
My Pen-Pal is furious about Obama coming over and saying they need to stay in the EU. She’a afraid the young people will listen to him.
She told me to keep him here!
I’m telling her no one listens to him here so don’t worry. LOL
Doesn’t the stream usually start by now?
Here!
The Trump family’s getting larger every day...
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