On July 28, 1831, St. Mark's Episcopal Church at Petersville was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. William M. Stone, third bishop of the Diocese of Maryland, during the rectorship of the Rev. Jared Rice. On July 28, 1908, the cornerstone for The First Baptist Church of Brunswick was laid. On July 28, 1978, Frederick County Products Inc., the largest meat packing plant in the county and one of the oldest businesses in continuous operations, closed its doors, citing Environmental Protection Agency regulations as the culprit. 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]