Gary, Maryland
Gary is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States. A postal stop operated between February 2, 1892 and June 13, 1918.[1] The town is located at the crossroads of Sharp and Tridelphia Road near modern Woodbine, Maryland.[2]
In 1898, Elbert Henry Gary almost renamed Gary, Indiana to prevent confusion with Gary, Maryland[3]
See also
- Glenwood School, one-room schoolhouse
References
- ↑ "Checklist of Maryland Post Offices" (PDF). Smithsonian National Postal Museum. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ↑ Howard's Roads to the Past. Howard County Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee, 2001. 2001. p. 18.
- ↑ Fred D. Cavinder. More Amazing Tales from Indiana. p. 89.
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