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Monday, December 22, 2003

On June 30, 1791 Pres G Washington visits Taneytown

On June 30, 1791 Pres G Washington visits Taneytown

Turning back the pages of history

Calendar: The city marks its 250th anniversary with special edition project containing historic images.

By Sheridan Lyons
Sun Staff

December 21, 2003
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On June 30, 1791, President George Washington recorded his impression of Taneytown after an overnight stay at the Adam Good Tavern: “I set off this morning a little after four o’clock in the prosecution of my journey towards Philadelphia— lodged in Tawnytown. Tawnytown is but a small place with only the street through which the road passes; the buildings are principally of wood.”

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