Established in 1872; Garrett; Marylands westernmost county; was the last county created in the state and is named for John Work Garrett; then president of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad. The images presented here were selected with care from the authors collection of several thousand postcards. Featured are Garretts numerous towns and communities; downtown business scenes; residential views; historic buildings; churches; railroad stations; and the great resort hotels. Also included are the countys many historic and natural landmarks; rustic scenes; the Deep Creek Lake area; and varied sites along the historic National Road. A special element is the inclusion of many of the personal messages sent on the back of the postcards.
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