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
Barron must go to a school with a lot of Jews! My daughter is off too.
LOL...I don’t even know HOW to do it on my phone, which is in locked mode 99.5% of the time.
DARN I missed it! LOL
If you respond, which is absolutely tempting, it’ll just feed them. My advice is ignore the majority and pick out one jerk who really deserves a good butt chewing and have at em. Not very Christian, I know. As a Catholic I should tell you forgive and pray for them.
You had it right the first time, the Pilot handled the Landing. #;^)
Thanks....some of the diatribes are REALLY nasty and/or weird. :-(
You and I are going to spend A LOT of time at confession!
LOL
They all seem to have taken great umbrage with my posts. LOL
Yeah, lol. I should have mesothelioma from getting my asbestos suit on so much around here.l!!!
By the way, my daughter will have a chance to enroll in a Mandarin immersion program from K on. Should I put her on that list? We have no Chinese background. Some people love it. Any thoughts? I’d almost wish it was Russian, in the future we may be closer with Russia than China. But what do I know?
I wouldn’t bother with it.
You’ll never change their minds so why bother?
BFL sessions
Is it a thread yet?
I’m enjoying this Sunday.... 3 live rallies tomorrow..
Oh boy did you hit the nail on the head!
*sigh*
I’ve been bad a long time!
LOL
Last night all of FR was filled with the smell of OZONE! LOL
I am amazed by the length of some of the replies. They're nuts!
This crowd is loving this rally!!!
“BFL sessions”
“BFL” ????
Can’t wait for the “greatest show on earth.” Trump will never run out of material to hammer her with, day in and day out up until election day.
Yes, and making terrible excuses for Teddy...still claiming that he is THE ONLY CONSERVATIVE! yuck!
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