Settled in 1745, the National Pike opened this city to trade both east and west in the early 1800's. Railroad and canal connections boosted the economy a few decades later. During the Civil War, the area was crossed several times by troop movements. With a large National Register Historic District encompassing the downtown, a plethora of 19th and early 20th century historic buildings can be visited on numerous walking tours. A famous view of clustered church spires is representative of the many historic churches located in this vicinity.
Many places in Frederick have a story to tell. Abraham Lincoln spent the night at the Ramsey House and spoke to Frederick citizens at the B&O Railroad Station. The John Hanson House was the home of the man who was, in 1781, President of the United States under the Articles of Confederation. Visit the Barbara Fritchie House, reconstructed in honor of the woman immortalized by poet John Greenleaf Whittier for standing up to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. She is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery where the American flag flies continuously over the Francis Scott Key Monument, burial site of the author of the “Star-Spangled Banner” who spent much of his life in Frederick County. Other important sites to visit are the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, the Frederick County Courthouse, and Courthouse Square, which is lined by stately Federal-style homes.
Frederick City Hall
The largest and the oldest Ginko tree in USA.
Flower pot carried by a statue.
Our friendly tourguide who used to be a court judge of Frederick County. His father used to owe the building behind us.
The downtown has a lot of old style stores.
Dining in Frederick is a pleasant experience.
A church where Francis Scott Key was baptized.
A 18th century built private house.
A church in downtown Frederick.
If you don't look carefully, you wouldn't realize this a paint on street wall.
A spectacular park in the city.
A view of downtown Frederick.