Gary, Maryland Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Checklist of Maryland Post Offices . . 12 July 2007 . 17 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518050030/http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/statepostalhistory/Maryland_Post_Offices.pdf . 18 May 2014 .
  2. Book: Howard's Roads to the Past. 18. Howard County Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee, 2001. 2001.
  3. Book: More Amazing Tales from Indiana. Fred D. Cavinder. 89.

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