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. How did the community of Rodgers Forge get its name?
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2. In 1912, this eminent aviator barnstormed through the West carrying a woman parachute jumper in pink tights who jumped out over county fairs. He later arrived in Baltimore County in 1925 with options on 1,234 acres of land. Who was he?
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3. The first country day school in the United States opened in Baltimore County in 1897. What was its name?
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4. The first deed in Baltimore County was filed in 1664. Where was the property?
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5. What is “Towson’s Light-House”?
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6. What planned subdivision in the County, begun in 1889, was judged the most fashionable summer community in the Baltimore area?
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7. In the nineteenth century, an exclusive preparatory school for boys was built and run by Dr. John Prentiss near Hamden on Falls Road which was then in the County before a series of annexations by Baltimore City. What was the name of this school?
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8. What year was the Baltimore County Police Department established?
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9. In the mid 20th century, one last remaining cattle farm was located inside the Beltway in the County. What was its name and where was it?
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10. What southwestern Baltimore County community was named after the son of the predominate developer?
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Revised February 7, 2007
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