Take our 2005 September/October 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.

September/October's Quiz

1. Baltimore County is the location for the country’s oldest continuously operating Catholic school established for African American children.  What is the name of this institution and where is it located?

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3. What internationally recognized vineyard originated in Riderwood? 

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4. There are only two left in Maryland and one is in Baltimore County. What is it? 

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5. What village in Baltimore County was settled by immigrants evicted from Ireland? 

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6. Where in Baltimore County did an English Consul to the U.S. build his house? 

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8. Where in the County is a street named for a home-run hitting catcher for the Orioles?

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10. What American president dedicated a highway in Baltimore County that is still in use?

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Revised October 4, 2005