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Occupancy of Public Buildings

Summary

A number of public buildings in Hagerstown are currently being occupied by Union troops. The Court Hall is used as a Guard House; the Market-House and Town Hall are used for storage of munitions and other provisions for the Federal troops. Several other buildings near the railroad are similarly used.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: June 19th, 1861

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

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  • Home Front / Effects of War

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