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 drink a LOT of water...something you young whippersnappers should do as well. :-)
I still remember goin’ to the crik and hauling it pails...but I digress.
I did miss that....thank you VERY much for letting me know about that great Manafort interview.....and providing the link. You are the best!!
I did get to watch the replay of DJT Jr’s Tapper interview and thought he did an EXCELLENT job deconstructing Lyin Ted :)
I was thinking about the one time with Falwell, that Trump sent out for Wendy’s. LOL
But Steak ‘n Shake works too!
I’m having none of the side affects other than cough but the pollen is terrible out! I spent yesterday and today outside longer than usual and I thought it just might be that.
Hillary’s cough sounds more serious and labored. Can’t put my finger on it...
Hellary’s voice sounds TERRIBLE!! I mentioned to hubby (on our drive home, today) that it’s likely due to her constant hacking.
Hubby said it’s because she’s always yelling ;-)
Thanks both of you. I’ve been putting a doctor appointment off because I didn’t want to be around sick people. I’ll just make my appointment the earliest in the morning.
I would seriously consider speaking to the Doc about it.
Losartan might be a better fit for you.
Wow, your list has grown and is YYYYUUUUGGGGGEEEEE!
GO TRUMP!
Now they do have great shakes there!
(GENTLE HUG & CHASTE SMOOCH)
Missed you last night, coming back from a John Wayne film on cable just in time to see you head out the door.
How are we doing today?
Now they do have great shakes there!
Better than Emory’s?
I’m sure you’ve seen it all, then!!! ;)
That's why we call him, Lyin' Ted
Yep, I’ve seen it all...but I’ve forgotten it all, too.
Perfect!! Great find and needs to be posted, often.
Thanks, I never caught it before. I kept thinking, these guys aren’t stupid or incompetent for the most part, they are being bought. :)
You haven’t been here for quite some time it seems...
They moved the entire building to Corydon several years ago. Its there in Corydon but it’s not the old Emory’s. Owner retired and moved to Florida and the new owner just couldn’t make the ice cream the same. It didn’t stay open long.
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