Take our 2006 March History Quiz

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.

March's Quiz

1. Two colonial land grants, Haile’s Adventure and Betty’s Delight, comprised the beginnings of what is now a congested and prosperous Baltimore County community. What is it?

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2. Which current Maryland Counties were originally in Baltimore County in colonial times?

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3. What well known skin product, once manufactured in Baltimore County, began as Dr. Bunting’s Sunburn Remedy?

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4. A Baltimore County apartment house complex is said to have pioneered the “club lifestyle” concept. What is its name?

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5. What current County road was known in the eighteenth century as the Baltimore and Jerusalem Turnpike?

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6. A well known 20^th century children’s author lived in Catonsville for many years.  Who is she?

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7. What is the significance of the year 1659?

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8. What cost a buyer 2 pounds of tobacco in 1717?

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9. Who was Enos Smedley?

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10.  At the Olympics, the colorful patches worn by the competitors are created in Baltimore County. Where are they made?

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Revised March 7, 2006