Buyers can enjoy Frederick's preserved past.(Friday Home Guide)(Upper Montgomery And Frederick Counties)

From: The Washington Times | Date: February 16, 1996| Author: Berg, Stacie Zoe | Copyright information

Founded nearly 251 years ago in 1745 by German and English immigrants, Frederick County has taken great care to preserve its past.

When it was first established in 1748, the county extended from the District all the way to the Allegheny Mountains. Set on rolling farm land, scenic mountains and lush green forests, charming towns in Frederick County played host and was home to several famous Americans. George Washington slept there while surveying the land and later duri...

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