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| The Hager House is one of the oldest existing landmarks in
Hagerstown. Today, it's part of Hagerstown's City Park and stands as a
memorial to Jonathan Hager and the German Heritage he brought to
Hagerstown.
The house has had many owners throughout it's history and many families have called it their home. Is it possible that some of the memories from those families have stayed behind within the walls of the house? What are some of the strange occurrences that have taken place at the Jonathan Hager House? |
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| Hagerstown began as a frontier town that was laid out in
1762 by Jonathan Hager on a tract of land he called "New
Work".
The town was, and still is, nestled within the farmland that surrounds it. For most of its history, Hagrstown has led a quiet existance. But during the Civil War, the town saw excitement several times as Union and Confederate forces would occupy the streets. The stories in our "Ghosts of Hagerstown" segment are taken from the city's "Ghosts of Hagerstown Walking Tour" which are offered annual at Halloween. These stories are derived from events that took place before and during the Civil War. They include:
Are these stories merely "tales" to intrigue visitors to the downtown area...or are there strange spirits wandering the streets of downtown Hagerstown... |
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| Our final series of legends takes you to the
area of Washington County that was witness to the first Civil War battle
fought on northern soil.
The area of South Mountain between Boonsboro and Burkittsville (in Frederick County) played an important but almost forgotten role during Lee's invasion of the North in 1862. However, the Battle of South Mountain was eclipsed by a much deadlier battle, the Battle of Antietam. The stories in our "Ghosts of South Mountain" segment are taken from the three mountain passes along South Mountain in which the battle took place. They are:
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| Also known as Crampton's Gap.
There is a place just over the Washington/Frederick County border in which some people believe Confederate ghosts still linger and are forever destined to perform a most strenuous task. |
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| Also known as Fox's Gap.
In our 1992 "Legends" program, we brought you the story of Daniel Wise, an old farmer who was contracted by the Union Army to bury the dead after the Battle of South Mountain. Instead of giving the poor souls a "proper" burial, it's rumored that Old Man Wise instead dumped the bodies down an old well. Since bringing you this story, new information concerning the legend has come to light in the past few years... |
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| Also known as Turner's Gap.
The fighting in and around Turner's Gap during the Battle of South Mountain involved the most number of men and some of the worst terrain any of the solders had ever and would ever see. The restaurant that now sits on top of the mountain pass has been around for a very long time. Long before Washington County was even laid out. Find out what stories, both new and old, are part of the Old Mountain House's history. |
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