While there were no skirmishes in Owings Mills, the war didn’t entirely pass it by. During the Gettysburg Campaign, the rail line through Owings Mills as well as the Reisterstown turnpike were commandeered by the Union Army for at least 5 days for use as a supply line. They brought engines and cars up from … More Mr. Disney vs. Harry Gilmor, Owings Mills, and Ice Cream

I had a conversation with a teacher at work who is also a Civil War buff like me. She asked about things in the area so I told her about Corbit’s Charge. I figured I’d post it here too. It took place in Westminster on June 29th, 1863. Also known as the Battle of Westminster, … More Corbit’s Charge or Why Jeb Was Late to Gettysburg

Here’s another colorful local tidbit that I was telling my cousin about tonight. Harry Gilmor – some people know him as the Baltimore City Police Commissioner during the 1870’s and subsequent Mayor of Baltimore – he was also elected colonel of the Maryland National Guard after the war. He was a Confederate Cavalry officer who … More Harry Glimor