Knights Templar, Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
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Knights Templar, Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Knights Templar of St Bernard No. 9 Commandery, Hagerstown, Maryland, USA, seen here en route by inter-urban trolley car to Frederick, Maryland on the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway. Date: 1906
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In this evocative photograph taken in 1906, a group of Knights Templar from the St. Bernard No. 9 Commandery of Hagerstown, Maryland, USA, are seen boarding an inter-urban trolley car en route to Frederick, Maryland on the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms, the Knights Templar exude an air of authority and brotherhood as they prepare for their journey. The Knights Templar, an ancient and noble order founded in 1119, had been officially disbanded in 1312, but in the United States, the organization was revived in the late 18th century as a fraternal and charitable organization. By the early 20th century, the Commandery of St. Bernard No. 9 in Hagerstown was an active and prominent part of the local community. The inter-urban trolley car, a common mode of transportation in the early 1900s, provided a convenient and affordable way for the Knights Templar to travel to meetings, events, and charitable functions in neighboring towns and cities. The Hagerstown & Frederick Railway, which connected Hagerstown and Frederick, was a key transportation artery in the region, and the Knights Templar's use of the trolley car underscores the importance of this infrastructure in the daily lives of Marylanders during this era. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when the Knights Templar of Hagerstown were on their way to fulfill their civic and fraternal duties. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the communities of Maryland and beyond.
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