In the mountains of Western Maryland, Allegany County, Maryland, grew into an industrial center of Maryland because of the coal seams below the ground. The county now remains a destination for people who want to enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty of the area. They also continue to discover the forgotten stories of the county.* Discover how moonshiners made the most of Prohibition.* Learn how a neighboring's county's sheriff killed his wife in Allegany County.* Discover the town in the county that couldn't be reached from the county.* Learn how a crewless bomber managed to fly over the county.* Discover the murders on the C&O Canal that never happened.* Meet the veteran who survived the most-notorious prison camp in the Civil War.Secrets of Allegany County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History of Mountain Maryland tells the stories of interesting people, unsolved crimes, and unusual incidents. These are the stories you won't read about in history books.
Author: James Rada, Jr. |
Publisher: A I M Publishing Group |
Publication Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
Number of Pages: 208 pages |
Language: English |
Binding: Paperback |
ISBN-10: 1735289051 |
ISBN-13: 9781735289052 |