Evening star., 1937-06-26

Motor Journey Hapers Ferry Affords Pleasant Diversions
Scenery Along Valley Where Three States Meet-Ancent
GIassworks and Historic Landmarks Color Route.
By James Ncvin Miller.

lie well Known resort IN JEFFERSON
County = situated at the extreme east
EN- point IL tile Eastern Panhandle of
West Virginia at the base of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, where West Virginia
Joins the States of Maryland at the
Gap. Incidentally. this is the only
true entrance to the rich and fertile
valley Of the Shenandoah. and at the
confluence of the Potomac and Sheu-
andoah Rivers.
Only two hours run from Wash
1neton. the town is noted for its unriv-
allied scenic beauty and for its his
torical significance. having been the
scene of the first act in the Civil War.
AS Summer resort, celebrated for its
tnvigorating mountain breeze. for fish,
ing, camping and other outdoor rec
reatlons, it is splendid. Popular drives
are numerous, especially down the
valley, through Charles Town. w Va.
where John Brown was tried and eX-
ecuted. You will enjoy look at the
fine farms and immense orchards of
jefferson County as well as numerous
landmarks, throughout the trip
For your convenience, clip the map
on this page prepared especially for
The Star by the American Automobile
Association. A pleasant circle tour is
recommended: On your journey down.
simply take route 240 to Frederick,
then follow $40 all the way to your
destination. Then, for the return
trip. take $40 to Charles Town. where
West Virginia should be followed
to Purcelll7lle and then Route back
to Washington.
Passing through Bethesda you'll see
new homes IN the making on every
side, especially attractive bungalows.
Rockville is treat to the eyes with its
fine looking grape arbors and peaceful
atmosphere. Almost all the way the
countryside is studded with home-like
inns and taverns where YOU may par
take Of Maryland's justly famous
cookery. Blackberries and raspberries
are particularly tasty right now. This
region lays claim to having some Of
the finest ultra -modern dairy farms in
the mld-South and there are plenty
Of places where you may stop and
refresh yourself with a cooling glass CT
fresh milk or buttermilk.
CAITHERSBURG offers a bit Of
history. Just this side Of the
picturesque town a sign says: Gen.
Edward Braddock. in April. 1853. ac-
companied by Gov Horatio Sharpe cf
Maryland. Travelled this road in
coach and six horses. on his way 70
Frederick to meet Benjamin Franklin
and George Washington. to arranee
for teams for the Fort Duquesne eX-
pedltion."
Lovely little rock gardens are nu-
merous through here, brimful Of
dahlias. snowballs and hydrangeas.
You pass the Montgomery County
game farm and refuge. 1t consists Of
rs acres of finest forest land. pur-
chased in 1925 from William and
Elizabeth Caulfield and Adelaide Welti
from the State hunters license fund.
In the wee hamlet of NeelSville you
see a picturesque little Presbyterian
Church. A sign says: "A place to find
God. Gladness and Friends"
mile radius of Washington, Southern
Dairys have been doing a splendid JOB
in the way of well placed safety signs.
Every few miles you see one Of them,
such as, Save life, go slow
Just beyond Clarksville you get an
occasional view, around the winding
highway, Of the mountains. Every
couple of miles you see one of those
barns so typical of this section of
Maryland painted red and orna-
mented with many fake white win
doUs
few miles this side of Frederick
you pass the Amelung glass works,
first glass mandatory in the State.
1t was established by Frederick Ame-
lung of Bremen. Germany, in 1889.
George Washington, It's said, wrote en-
Enthusiastically about it to Thomas JET
ferson.
Delightful indeed to eye. ear and
nose is the approach to Frederick On
both sides of the road, in the midst OF
fine farm lands, are prosperous-look-
ing wheat and corn fields. Hundreds
of well-fed COWS moo their song of
contentment. Straight ahead are mag
nificent views of mountains. Teasing
your nostrils is the sweet smell of
honeysuckle. Stroking your cheeks is
an invigorating breeze.
A marker to the left of the road
Just this side of Frederick says:
Headquarters of Gen Robert E. Lee,
Stonewall Jackson and Longstreet,
September SO, 1852. Here was writ
ten the famous Lost Order. No l9l,
and the Proclamation to the People
of Maryland"
IF YOU'VE never done so before, be
sure to pay brief visit to Mount
Olivet Cemetery, just before you reach
the towns business section. This is
one of the oldest cemeteries in the
Nation and justly famous. Near the
entrance, sign on a tree says:
Francis Scott Key, author of the
Star Spangled Banner. and his wife,
Mary Taylor Key. are buried here"
Thomas Johnson, first Governor Of
Maryland and a well-knoWn Revolu-
tlOlldIy pSlSOlldSC, 10 ICu JuSl NSSt
of the lot where lie the remains of
Barbara Freitchie. A granite shaft
marks Barbara's grave.
Frederick folks seem very fond Of
planting shade trees in their front
yards. Hollyhocks are especially
pretty. Practically every house. how
ever humble. has its own, Well-kept
vegetable garden. Many new red
brick residences are under construc-
ton
When your speedometer reaches the
4s-mile mark you find yourself in the
heart of the mountains. Occasionally
you pass by quaint little bungalow
residence with front yard decorated
with white washed stones. The land
must be very fertile through here. for
along the mountain plateaus, and
even on lots of the loftiest hills, you