On March 10, 1840, the Maryland legislature established the Frederick Female Seminary and authorized a lottery to raise $20,000 for the institution. It opened in 1844. The school's successor was the Women's College of Frederick and now is known as Hood College. On March 10, 1854, the Maryland General Assembly greatly enlarged and amended the charter of the Town of Emmitsburg. On March 10, 1892, The Home for The Aged in Frederick, now The Record Street Home, was established by a legislative act signed by Maryland Gov. Frank Brown. On March 10, 1941, The Central Trust Bank Building on the northeast corner of East Church Street and North Market Street in Frederick was destroyed by fire. On March 10, 1957, Dr. George Henry Riggs, who operated a psychiatric hospital at Ijamsville, died at the Glenmarrie Nursing Home in Lander, at age 86. He was born June 20, 1870. On March 10, 1986, District Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler was sworn in as the first female judge of the Frederick County Circuit Court. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury [email protected]

Can someone tell me the history of Mairs Mill. Was it a mill and who built it when? I'm interested because it is on the land owned by my 5th great grandfather, Jacob Sheets (abt 1725-1806). Jacob owned land on both sides of the Monocacy River. Thanks for any information, Susan