Have fun and celebrate Baltimore County's heritage with this quiz prepared by the reference librarians from the Baltimore County Public Library. We will update the quiz each month.
1. A horse-drawn vehicle with curtained sides was often seen in Northern Baltimore County prior to 1920. What was its function?
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2. What annual event has taken place on York Road in Towson since the early 1900s?
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3. What do Shredded Wheat and Glencoe, Maryland have in common?
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4. Where in Baltimore County is a pharmacy not a pharmacy?
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5. What famous American made her mark both in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Reisterstown, Maryland?
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6. Where in Baltimore County is there a former Nike missile site?
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7. During the renovations of the White House in the Truman administration, workmen uncovered a small marble box under the entrance hall. It had apparently been placed there by workers in 1902. What Baltimore County artifact was found among the contents?
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8. What Baltimore resident buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery was rewarded for her efforts in World War II with the Distinguished Service Cross in 1945, the only female civilian in the war to receive this nation’s highest military honor after the Medal of Honor?
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9. In the 17th century, a fiery-tempered adventurer left his mark on Baltimore County. Who was he?
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10. What is the name of Baltimore County's third County Executive?
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Revised August 4, 2005
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