Union Meeting at Beaver Creek
Summary
On March 2 (1861), a Union meeting was held at Beaver Creek during which a 110 foot-long pole, bearing the flag, was raised in front of P.R. Doub’s Mill. In front of Jacob S. Middlekauff’s Store, David Troup was appointed chair; Jonathan Doub and John Herr, vice presidents; and Soloman Beard, secretary. Addresses were given by Capt. Elias Davis of Boonsboro and Rev. G.W. Anderson. No resolutions were reported.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: March 6th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Politics
