Downtown in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carroll Creek
Starting at a spring on Catoctin Mountain, Carroll Creek flows east through Frederick toward the Monocacy River. From the town's founding in 1745, leather tanning, butchering, brewing, and other odiferous industries concentrated along this "town creek" on the south and east sides of Frederick.
Industrial and commercial development accelerated along Carroll Creek after the Civil War and continued growing into the early 1900s. Cheap labor, locally available raw materials, and access to major markets made Frederick an attractive location for a variety of industries.
Today, the industries are all but gone, and portions of Carroll Creek are part of a 1.3-mile linear park, protecting water quality and enhancing the habit for wildlife in this urban setting.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 39° 24.658′ N, 77° 24.378′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from East Street south of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 East St, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
