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The preparation of this report was financed
in part through a Comprehensive Planning
grant from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development as administered by the
Maryland Department of State Planning.
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VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Honorable Martin L. Snook
Washington County Board of
County Commissioners
Court House
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Dear Commissioner Snook,
COURT HOUSE ANNEX, 24 SUMMIT AVENUE
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21740
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission is pleased
to submit this report entitled Community Facilities and Services to
the Washington County Board of County Commissioners as a preliminary
phase of the revision of the Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose of this document is to present a consolidated
inventory of community facilities and services as they exist in Wash-
ington County.
This report, in conjunction with subsequent reports, is designed
to be used as a guide for future development, and will provide a
sound basis for the Comprehensive Plan.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Frush
Chairman
Acknowledgements
This study was prepared by the Washington County Planning Commission.
The completion of the study was greatly facilitated by the cooperation of many
groups and individuals who administer community facilities and provide commu-
nity services in Washington County. Without the accurate and complete infor-
mation they provided, this study would not have been possible.
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY
BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Martin L. Snook, President
W. Keller Nigh, Vice -President
R. Lee Downey
William J. Dwyer
Burton R. Hoffman
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Donald R. Frush, Chairman
William E. Dorsey, Vice -Chairman
W. Keller Nigh, Ex -Officio
John C. Herbst
Paul W. Hoffman
David W. Sowers, Jr.
Barbara B. Whitcomb
PLANNING STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
James B. Witherspoon, Jr., Assistant Planner
Robert B. Garver, Assistant Planner
Thomas E. Van Dyke, Assistant Planner
Denise A. Coley, Secretary
Jeanette Kaufmann, Draftsman
Bonnie V. Lewis, Draftsman
Text, Research, Organization
Research
Photography
Clerical
Drafting
Drafting
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Transmittal Letter.................................
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Acknowledgements...................................
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Table of Contents..................................
3
Table of Figures...................................
5
Introduction.......................................
6
Educational Facilities .............................
11
Hagerstown Junior College.....................
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Public Schools................................
20
Parochial Schools .............................
38
Trade and Business Schools....................
42
Health Facilities..................................
45
Washington County Health Department...........
48
Washington County Hospital....................
60
Western Maryland Center .......................
63
Brook Lane Psychiatric Center .................
65
Nursing Homes.................................
74
Facilities for the Mentally Retarded ..........
79
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Fire and Rescue Facilities ......................... 82
Fire Protection Facilities .................... 84
Rescue Facilities ............................. 95
Police Protection Facilities ....................... 105
Hagerstown Police ............................. 107
Washington County Sheriff ..................... 111
Maryland State Police ......................... 116
Civic -Cultural Facilities .......................... 126
Museum of Fine Arts ........................... 128
Free Library .................................. 133
Historical Sites and Museums .................. 139
Government Office Buildings and Garages............ 146
County Office Buildings and Garages........... 147
County Office Space Inventory ................. 150
Summary...........................a................ 156
Bibliography ....................................... 158
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Washington County and Incorporated Towns ..................... .10
Washington County High School Districts ...................... 31
Washington
County
Middle School Districts....................
33
Washington
County
Elementary School Districts ................
35
Washington
County
Parochial Schools ..........................
41
Washington
County
Health Facilities ..........................
72
Distribution of Physicians And Surgeons - 1969-1970..........
73
Washington
County
Nursing Homes ..............................
78
Washington
County
Fire Districts .............................
94
Washington
County
EMS Districts ..............................
102
Maryland State Police Patrol Sectors .........................
121
Washington
County
Civic -Cultural Facilities ..................
145
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Community facilities are defined as the land, buildings, equipment, and
associated services which are provided by both the public and private sectors for
the benefit of the community at large. Such facilities may include but need not
be limited to museums, libraries, schools, fire stations, parks, and police pro-
tection facilities.
An understanding of the condition of community facilities and the level
of community services offered in Washington County is important because it pro-
vides a very real indication of the general welfare of Washington County residents.
All county residents are effected to a greater or lesser degree by these activities.
The sense of satisfaction derived from a visit to a museum or library, the achieve-
ment of completing a course of study at a school or college, the security of
adequate protection against fire, disease, and crime, all contribute to the welfare
and vitality of a community and its members.
Scope
This study has been limited to include specific categories of community
facilities as they exist in Washington County.
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The general categories are Civic -
Cultural (museums and libraries), Educational (schools and colleges), Fire and
Rescue, Government (offices and garages), Health (clinics and hospitals) and
Police Protection and Corrections. Not covered in this study but dealt with in
separate publications are such facilities and services as parks, public trans-
portation, and social services.
The study places primary emphasis on the condition, location, and
size of physical facilities. To a lesser extent it deals with the levels of
community services provided and with the personnel who provide them in terms of
their training and manning levels. There is also a brief history on each major
facility as well as an explanation of how it is administered and funded. A sum-
mary section sets forth major problem areas and plans to deal with them as
expressed by agency heads and service providers.
Purpose
The information provided in the following pages will be of interest to
anyone who would like to know more about Washington County. It will also be of
interest to county residents who are now or maybe in the future consumers of
community services.
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This study is also intended to provide the background data from which
will be developed the Community Facilities and Services element of the Washing-
ton County Comprehensive Plan. The Plan will compare the data presented here
with appropriate standards and with population projections in order to predict
the need for facilities and services in the future.
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EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES
Hagerstown Junior College
Public Schools
Parochial Schools
Trade and Business Schools
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Educational facilities provide the opportunities for learning and
achievement in mental and manual skills for students enrolled in their pro-
grams. In addition, these facilities may support a wide range of activities
for the benefit of the community at large.
The Washington County public school system fulfills its primary
function of educating young people and also makes available to the community
its buildings and play areas for social and recreation activities. Hagerstown
Junior College provides higher education and vocational instruction as well as
facilities of community interest such as the library, the auditorium, and the
arboretum.
Parochial schools in Washington County offer alternatives to primary
and secondary education in the public school system.
provide vocational training in a variety of skills.
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HAGERSTOWN JUNIOR COLLEGE
Hagerstown Junior College is a community -oriented public two-year college
which offers a variety of educational programs. Transfer and career curricula lead
Lto an Associates of Arts degree or a certificate.
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History
Hagerstown Junior College was established by the Board of Education in
September 1946. In the same month the College opened its doors for late after-
noon and evening classes in the Hagerstown High School. The College moved to a
separate building on the new South Hagerstown High School Campus in September
1956. This arrangement made possible for the first time the offering of a day
program. Classes were held on the present 129 -acre campus at 751 Robinwood
Drive beginning in 1966. The College received accreditation from the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in April 1968. During the
1972-1973 school year the College purchased an additional 58.6 acres for a total
of 187.6 acres, which is the size of the present campus.
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Hagerstown Junior College is under the public control of Washington
County through a Board of Trustees consisting of seven members appointed by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. State coordination is
accomplished by the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges, which has been
active since July 1, 1969.
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The President of the College is appointed by the Board of Trustees and
is directly responsible to them for its administration. He is assisted by an
administrative staff, which is headed by the Deans of Business Affairs, Community
Services, Instructional Affairs and Student Affairs.
Operating expenses for the College are funded 50% by the State up to
$1400 per student per fiscal year. Washington County pays for an additional 28%,
while student tuition and fees provide funds for the remaining 22%. Capital
improvements costs are shared on a 50-50 basis by the State and County.
The operating cost per student for fiscal year 1974 was $1,488. The
total expenditures for that year were $1,740,180.
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HAGERSTOWN JUNIOR COLLEGE
FACILITIES
SPACE BY BUILDING
SPACE BY FUNCTION
SPECIAL FEATURES
BUILDING
SQ. FEET
FUNCTION
SQ. FEET
Administration Building
4,092
Classroom
12,641
Library Data for year 1972-73:
Student Center
5,788
Laboratory
10,748
38,056
volumes
520
periodicals
Library
8,891
Office
7,862
2,600
microfilms
3,000
units of other microfilm
Science Building
10,835
Stud Y
7559
,
500
motion pictures
600
film strips
Classroom Building
15,182
Special Use
14,580
1,550
audio recordings
Physical Ed. Building
14,821
General Use
5,867
Auditorium seats 400
Outdoor Athletic
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Supporting
352
Parking for approx. 800
Facility
Campus includes arboretum of
over 300 varieties of plants which
Early Childhood Devel-
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Medical
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be expanded upon over a
15 -year period
opment Center
Total Existing
59,609
Unassigned
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Total Existing
59,609
Planned:
Alteration to Career
44,862
Center Building (1975)
Alteration to Admin.
992
Building (1975)
Extension of Auditorium
3,700
in Class. Bldg. (19 76)
Addition to Administra-
2,850
tion Building (1983)
SOURCE:
Statewide Master Plan for Community
Colleges in Maryland. 1973-1983
Addition to Physical Ed.
2,900
Building (1983)
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HAGERSTOWN JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
PROGR,V\LS
FUNCTION
CURRICULA
Transfer Programs
Offer a variety of two-year
Arts, Business Administration, Engineering, Science-Mathmatics, Teacher Education
curricula which parallel
first two years of a senior
college
Career Programs
Prepare individual for
Accounting and Business, Communications, Data Processing, Early Childhood Instructional
immediate employment in
Aide, Electrical Engineering Technology, Food Service Management, Law Enforcement,
technical and business
Lai: Enforcement (Corrections Option), Mechanical Engineering Technology, General Mer -
fields at semi-professional
chandising, Nursing, Radiologic Technology (X -Ray), Secretarial Administration (1 -year
level
certificate) Secretarial (Executive Secretarial), Secretarial (Professional Clerk -
Typist Certificate)
Proposed: Traffic and Transportation Management, Construction, General Studies, Hotel/
Restaurant Management, Civil Technology, Drafting, Convenience Foods Management, Elec-
tronics
Community Service
Provide educational, cultural,
Special services, Adult General Personal Education, Agricultural Education, Home and
Programs
and recreational services for
Family Living, Office and Business Education, Trade and Industrial Education, Appren-
community in addition to reg-
tice Programs, Graduate Level Courses
ularly scheduled degree -credit
classes
Source: Hagerstown Junior College: A Selected Topics Evaluation Re ort, March 1974
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f it to a 4 -year institution. The College President estimates that such a conver-
sion would require a capital outlay of $35 million and an increase in annual
operating costs of $3 million. Advocates of the 4 -year college idea point to
the need for higher educational opportunities in the area for young people as
well as for working professionals who desire to further their education on a
part-time basis.
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History
Although private schools in Washington County date back to 1791, the
public school system did not come into being until much later. The citizens of
Boonsboro petitioned for public support of the school system in 1825, but in a
county -wide referendum one year later, the citizens of Washington County voted
down the proposal by a wide margin. The general feeling at the time was that
local tax revenues would never adequately finance public schools.
Public financing of the County school system was finally instituted
in 1848, when the state system was established by the Maryland General Assembly.
The system was supported primarily by local funds until July 1, 1971 when the
State of Maryland assumed the costs of construction and capital improvements of
schools throughout the state.
The first Washington County Board of Education was appointed in 1865.
The Board remained an appointed body until November 1974, when Washington County
became one of seven counties in Maryland to have a popularly elected school
board.
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Administration and Funding
The ultimate responsibility for the Washington County Public School
system rests with the Board of Education which is composed of five members elected
at large for terms of four years each. Among its many responsibilities, the Board
is charged with maintaining a uniform system of public schools in the County,
carrying out the provisions of State laws and the regulations of the State Board
of Education, establishing schools and school districts, construction and main-
tenance of school buildings, and the acquisition and sale of school sites and
buildings.
The day-to-day administration of the school system is entrusted to the
Superintendant of Schools, who is appointed by the Board of Education. He is
responsible for the supervision of 1,800 full-time and 600 part-time school per-
sonnel and the operation of more than fifty schools and programs throughout the
County. Upon his written recommendation are all teachers and school administra-
tors appointed by the Board of Education. He also prescribes curriculum guides
and courses of study to be taught in the schools.
The Board of Education prepares an annual budget for submission to the
Board of County Commissioners. The approved budget provides for County funding
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of school operating expenses including salaries, replacement of equipment and
supplies, and school plant operation. Also included are the costs of acquiring
land for new school sites and the cost of equipment for each new school. County
funded expenses of the Board of Education for 1974-75 totaled $14,111,903.
An important non -local funding source is the State of Maryland, which
provides an amount for current expense and for special purposes such as audio-
visual equipment. The Appalachian Regional Commission provides supplemental
funds for vocational and special program improvements. The Federal government
also provides funds for vocational programs as well as educational impact aid for
the Fort Ritchie area. The total contribution made by non -local sources in 1974-
75 was $9,831,476.
As of July 1, 1971, the State of Maryland also provides funds for the
construction of new school buildings and the expansion and renovation of old ones.
Such costs may include planning, architectual and engineering fees.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HIGH SCHOOL)
1974 1974
SITE SIZE BUILDING
SPECIAL AREAS 1
vr:pir!%,:
IAC
SCHOOL f, DATE OF
GRADES
ENROLLMENT CAPACITY
RECREATION FACILITIE
RATING
TOTAL
REC.AREA TO`rAL S. F.
CLASSROOMS
vBUILDING CONTENTS
CONSTRUCTION
1)
ACRE
S. F.
Boonsboro (1958) 9-12
894 650
13,000 85,740
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Library, Auditorium,
1,470,00 127,000
Good
Addition (1975)
Cafeteria, Kitchen,
Football, Baseball,
Basketball
Clear Spring 9-12
475 600
186.70
91,103
Open
N/A
(1973)
Hancock, DI 6 II 6-12
533 850
51.07
12,870 91,567
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Cafeteria, Auditoriu
,1,600,00 150,000
Good
(1956)
Library, Recreation,
Addition (1968)
Open Space
North Hagerstown 9-12
1,739 1,600
56.24
46,920 .161,441
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3 Cafeterias, Kitchen
3,165,00 225,000
Good
(1956)
Auditorium, Library,
Addition (1968)
Shop, Tennis, Track,
Football, Baseball,
Basketball
Smithsburg (1965) 9-12
893 750
69.25
10,000 100,482
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Cafeteria, Kitchen,
1,400,000,75,000
Good
Library, Shop, Foot-
ball, Softball, Open
Space
South Hagerstown 9-12
1,588 1,450
78.90
16,000 158,380
30
Cafeteria, Kitchen,
2,650,000 220,000
Good
(1955)
Gym, Football, Track,
!Renovation (1967)
Tennis, Basketball,
Baseball
Williamsport 9-12
1,110 1,000
64.0
49,200 140,438
30
Auditorium, Kitchen,
2,600,000 300,000
Good
(1970)
Cafeteria, Football,
Baseball, Etc.
(Career Studies 6-12
635
106,373
4
2,160,461 360,000
Superior
1 (1972)
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1974
1974
SITE SIZE
BUILDING
SPECIAL AREAS
Dc r rye
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'SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION
GRADES
ENROLLMENT
CAPACITYTOTAL
RECREATION FACILITIE
RATING
KEIT. AREA
TOTAL S. F.
CLASSM-0115
%BUILDING
CONTEIM
r1
ACRE
S. F.
(2)
(3)
Boonsboro (1926)
6-8
637
S00
98.74
6,750
48,704
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Cafeteria, Library,
519,000
60,000
Poor
Kitchen
Clear Spring
6-8
491
500
14.94
13,850
50,941
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Cafeteria, Kitchen,
488,000
83,000
Fair
(1929)
Gym, Shop
Gymnasium (1967)
E. Russell Hicks
6-8
1,031
1,005
60.84
103,131
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Science, Library,
1,640,000
124,000
Good
(1967)
Health, Gym, Clinic
North Potomac
6-8
950
750
4.84
10,500
97,873
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Auditorium, Library,
1,378,000
150,000
Fair
(1926)
Gym, Baseball, Paved
Area, Basketball,
Open Area
Smithsburg (1915)
6-8
440
350
8.68
14.,000
35,619
10
Cafeteria, Kitchen,
450,000
50,000
N/A
Auditorium, Library,
Open Space, Play
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Field
Washington (1914)
5-8
867
1,000
4.8
16,900
86,357
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Gym, Cafeteria, Li-
1,057,000
65,000
Fair
Addition (1940)
brary, Baseball Dia -
Addition (1947)
mond, Large Open
Field
Williamsport
6-8
755
600
5.5
55,810
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Gym, Cafeteria, Li-
692,000
76,000
N/A
(1920)
brary
(1929)
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(ELEMENTARY)
SCHOOL 6 DATE OF
1974
1974
SITE SIZE
BUILDING
SPECIAL AREAS
REPLAC M Vr COSI
IAC
CONSTRUCTICN
GRADES
ENROLLMENT
CAPACITY
RECREATION FACILITI
RATING
BUILDING
CONTENTS
ACRE
S. F.
Bester (1965)
K-6
614
750
7.0
14,000
33,186
10
Clinic, Kitchen,
950,000
65,000
Good
Annex (1930)
5.4
4,505
36,673
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Multi-purpose
Gym, Aud., Library
Special Education
Boonsboro (1950)
K-6
306
400
5,418
43,278
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Multi -Purpose,
983,000
35,000
Fair
Library, Basket-
ball, Playgrounds,
Open Space
Broadway (1930)
PRE -K
183
200
1.76
47,850
23,540
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Cafeteria, Kitchen,
281,000
25,000
N/A
Library, Paved Play
Area, Basketball,
Play Equipment
Cascade (1924)
K-4
563
600
9.72
16,800
53,500
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Kitchen, Cafeteria,
700,000
35,000
Good
Addition (1965)
5-8
Play Area
Clear Spring
K-5
399
500
9.0
9,375
39,021
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Multi -Purpose
633,000
34,000
Good
Kitchen, Baseball,
Open Area
Conococheague
(1960)
K-5
248
350
13.0
9,720
24,873
12
Kitchen, Multi-
323,000
45,000
Good
Purpose, Play Area
Emma K. Doub
(1967)
K-5
252
300
10.0
24,570
31,639
10
Multi -Purpose
560,000
40,000
Superior
Kitchen, Library,
Paved Play Area,
Basketball, Open
Space
Fountaindale
K-5
416
650
13.1
40,800
55,248
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Multi -Pur. Kitchen,
,016,000
56,000
Good
Unit II (1954)
Library, Gym, Paved
Unit III (1968)
Play Area, Basketbal
Play Equip., Open
Space, Baseball
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jSCHOOL $ DATE OF
1974
1974
SITE SIZE
BUILDING
SPECIAL AREAS
co },T
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i3UILUING
CONTENTS
I! CONSTRUCTION
GRADES
ENROLUIENT
CAPACITYe
RECREATION FACILITIE
RATING
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Fountain Rock
K-5
332
350
16.62
10,000
32,605
10
Multi Dining,Li-
596,000
125,000
Good
(1970)
brary, Physical Ed
Funkstown (1967)
K-5
226
300
12.8
10,450
24,197
8
Multi, Clinic,
383,000
35,000
Good
Kitchen, Library,
Science, Play Ground
Equipment and Play
Area
Greenorier (1971)
K-5
209
350
9.0
22,270
3S,860
Open
Library, Gym, Dining
698,480
100,000
Superior
Old Forge (1970)
K-5
284
350
15.0
12,800
33,102
10
Multi, Library
700,000
1203000
Superior
(Open)
Hancock Primary
K -S
365
350
2.3
9,075
31,267
12
Cafeteria
333,000
31,000
N/A
f (1920)
Hancock Inter-
3.9
8,550
25,871
9
Cafeteria, Library
400,000
40,000
mediate (1930)
Keedy-sville (1922
Addition (1963
K-5
106
100
10.10
5,400
8,484
4
Multi, Kitchen, Play
109,000
103000
Fair
Ground and Equipment
Lincolnshire
K-6
697
700
13.65
20,700
54,000
20
Multi, Library, Stag
,764,000
47,000
Good
(1954)
Kitchen, Play Area
Addition(1964)
Maugansville
(1936 f,
K-6
342
350
8.97
8,400
39,390
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Multi, Library, Play
600,000
45,000
Good
1955)
Area, Play Equipment
Addition(1968)
Pangborn (1955)
K-5
511
600
21.4
28,600
50,650
20
Multi, Kitchen, Li-
650,000
46,000
Good
Addition (1964)
brary, Indoor Play,
Basketball, Baseball
Paved Play Area, Play
Equipment, Open Spac
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SCHOOL & DATE OF
BUILDING
1974
1974
CONSTRUCTION
GRADES
ENROLLMENT
CAPACITY
Recreation, Open
1
5,090
Paramount (1950)
K-5
188
250
.addition (1965)
8
9.69
1,350
Pleasant Valley
K-6
200
250
(1960)
6
13.24
3,010
Potomac heights
K-5
195
400
(1970)
10
13.13
14,875
Rohrersville
1-6
112
150
(1916)
12
3.0
3,500
Salem Avenue
K-4
397
480
(1951)
20
Sharpsburg(1936)
K-6
371
S00
Addition (1967)
Smitnsburg(1953)
K-5
297
300
Surrey (1907) 1 K-5 ! 223 1 350
ams port K 614 600
(1930) K-5
(1959)
(19()5)
WASHINGTON COMM PUBLIC SCHOOLS (El
SITE SIZE
BUILDING
-MAL
REC. A
.
ACRES
S. F.
Recreation, Open
10.25
5,090
22,186
9
11.7
16,500
19,793
8
9.69
1,350
34,074
10
1.0
9,000
8,623
6
13.24
3,010
41,916
15
5.10
14,300
23,520
10
13.13
14,875
33,480
12
2.5
21,596
22,061
12
3.0
3,500
6,847
6
6,200
41,477
20
28
?NTARY) (CONT.)
SPECIAL AREAS IAC
RECREATION FACILITIES1 1BUILDING I CONTENTS I RATING
Multi, Kitchen, Li-
434,000
25,500
Good
brary, Play Area,
Recreation, Open
Multi -Purpose, Kit-
233,000
35,000
Good
chen, Play Area 6
Equipment
Multi, Library
700,000
120,000
Superior
Cafeteria, Kitchen,
94,000
15,000
N/A
Play Area
:Multi, Kitchen, Li-
812,000
50,000
Good
brary, Open Play
Space, Play Equipment,
Basketball $ Baseball
Multi, Kitchen, Play
355,000
24,000
Good
Area, Library
Multi, Kitchen, Li-
562,000
25,000
Good
brary, Open Space,
Ballfield, Play
Equipment
Cafeteria, Kitchen,
335,000
20,000
N/A
Play Area, Basket-
ball Court, Play
Equipment
Multi, Kitchen, Play
98,000
13,000
Good
Field Equipment,
656,000
50,000
Library, Basketball
SCHOOL G DATE OF
COXSTRUCTION
GRADES
1974
ENROLLMENT
1974
CAPACITY
SITE
WASHINGTON COUNTY
SIZE
PUBLIC
BUILDING
SCHOOLS (ELE+IENTARY)
(CONT.)
SPECIAL AREAS
RECREATION FACILITIE
V=P? rp�,c
IAC
AL
REc. AREA
1U1 L S. F.
LLASSKUUMS
tBUILDING
ACRES
S. F.
CO\TEITS
RATING
7
}
Linter Street
(1:cno nes)
K-4
307
400
3.13
10,080
29,470
11
Multi, kitchen, Play
615,000
34,000
Good
Addition it Re
Equipment, Basketball
vation (1972)
Court
Woodland Way
(1931)
K-5
413
550
6.0
15,000
44,667
19
Gym, Auditorium, Li-
575,000
42,000
Poor
brary, Cafeteria,
Kitchen, Play Area,
Basketball, Baseball,
j
Play Equipment, Tenni
Courts
�Ilicko,(1'975)
K-5
Special Education 3-14 106 250 2.7 2,100 48,050 9 Cafeteria, Kitchen, 590,000 75,000 Good
(1949) (Ages)
Gym
Kemp horn (1971) 14-20 97 100 9,824 Horticulture, Shop 180,380 130,000 Good
(Ages)
EXPLANATORY NOTES: (1) Enrollment figures are for October of 1974.
(2) Lists are representative only and not intended to reflect every area and recreation facility in a
particular school.
(3) IAC Rating was made by the State of Maryland Inter -agency Committee (IAC) on School Construction.
This rating refers to the maintenance of physical facilities only.
SOURCE Washington County Board of Education
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WASHINGTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS
1. Boonsboro
2. Clear Spring
3. Hancock
4. North Hagerstown
5. Smithsburg
6. South Hagerstown
7. Williamsport
30
4 0 4
WASHINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
COUNTY
DISTRICTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
1.
Boonsboro
2.
Cascade
3.
Clear Spring
4.
E. Russell Hicks
S.
Hancock
6.
North Potomac
7.
Smithsburg
8.
Washington
9. Williamsport��f��%rf��
32
ow
4 0 q
1
WASHINGTON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNTY
DISTRICTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -DISTRICTS
1.
Bester
15.
Old Forge
2.
Boonsboro
16.
Pangborn
3.
Cascade
17.
Paramount
4.
Clear Spring
18.
Pleasant Valley
S.
Conococheague
19.
Potomac Heights
6.
Emma K. Doub
20.
Rohrersville
7.
Fountaindale
21.
Salem Avenue
8.
Fountain Rock
22.
Sharpsburg
9.
Funkstown
23.
Smithsburg
10.
Greenbrier
24.
Surrey
11.
Hancock
25.
Williamsport
12.
Keedysyille
26.
Winter Street
13.
Lincolnshire
27.
Woodland Way
14.
Maugansville
34
15
40 4
WASHINGTON COUNTY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
3
Summary
Enrollment totals for the public school system have been declining
since 1972 at an average drop of 260 students per year. Although some schools
such as Smithsburg and Boonsboro High Schools are now considered overcrowded,
the School Board feels they will be adequate by 1980 based on the declining
school enrollments to date.
A key issue under discussion has been the concept of open versus
closed schools. This controversy relates to both instructional procedures and
to the physical layout of schools. A committee has been appointed by -the Board
of Education to study the relative advantages of the two types of schools.
A recurring problem for the public school system is that of vandalism.
During the school year 1973-1974 approximately $16,700 worth of damage was done
to Board of Education physical facilities. This figure represents the seventh
highest among 23 school districts in the State of Maryland.
School -Community Recreation Centers have been established by the Board
of Education at selected public schools throughout Washington County. These
centers provide supplementary educational and leisure programs for youth in the
36
evenings, on weekends and in the summer when school is not in session. Programs
are developed at each school by recreation committees composed of Citizens
Advisory Committees, PTA, students and community organizations. A director and
two aides carry out and supervise the activities of each center.
Also available at five high schools in the County are a total of 28
joint -use tennis courts. These courts were constructed with State and County
funds and are maintained by the Washington County Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment. They are used for school recreation during normal school hours and after
hours they are open for community use. As yet there is no indication as to the
effect of school community center and joint -use tennis court activity on the
problem of vandalism.
37
WASHINGTON COUNTY PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
Parochial schools in Washington County offer primary and secondary
curricula which is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Parochial schools are church affiliated and supported entirely by non-public
funds.
38
WASHINGTON COUNTY PAROCHIAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
September 16, 1974
Comparison of Figures:
1973-74
1974-75
Gain or
Loss
Kindergarten
74
108
Elem.
34
Elementary
864
909
+
45
Seco
ran
Gair
SCHOOL
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
7
8
•9
10
11
12
Total
Total
Los
$roadfording Christian
Academy
43
29
29
10
13
21 21 I
123 I
15
18
19
9
10
5
76
213
+167
14 - Special Pro ram
lass '
clud
d in
Gran
Tota
Grades 8-12
Ne
Heritage
24
24
18
28
35
29
158
32
24
23
23
22
13
137
295
- 23
_Academy28
Highland View
55
35
42
26
158
158
+ 19
u etts Mennonite
3
2
4
4
3
0
16
6
6
5
4
21
37
- 41
Mt. Aetna
17
6
11
12
16
19
81
20
16
36
117
+ 6
Paradise Mennonite
36
28
32
29
27
32
184
37
30
25
16
7
115
299
+ 3
St. James School
1
12
1 16
27
33
33
121
121
- 10
St. Mary's
27
28
42
49
48
51
60
278
51
49
100
378
- 33
St. Maria Goretti
52
43
40
45
180
180
- 19
Truth -For -Youth
10
19
10
10
10
9
11
69
3
6
8
1
3
20
1
89
+ 8
1+117
TOTAL
108
156
141
134
144
162
172
909
164
161
203
160
154
122
964
1887
Comparison of Figures:
1973-74
1974-75
Gain or
Loss
Kindergarten
74
108
+
34
Elementary
864
909
+
45
Secondary
906
964
+
58
Spec. Program Class
--
14
+
14
GRAND TOTAL
1844
1995
+
151
SOURCE: Washington County Board of Education
39
1887 Grades 1-12 Total
108 Kindergarten Total
1995 TOTAL
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
1. Broadfording Christian Academy
2. Heritage Academy
3. Highland View
4. Huyetts Mennonite
S. Mount Aetna
6. Paradise Mennonite
7. St. James School
8. St. Mary's
9. St. Maria Goretti
10. Truth for Youth
40
.3
7 •
WASHINGTON COUNTY
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
TRADE AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS
Trade and business schools provide instructional courses in a variety
of skills. They are offered by private institutions and by the Board of Educa-
tion.
42
WASHINGTON COUNTY TRADE AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS
NAME AND LOCATION
CONTROL
APPROVALS
CURRICULA
ENROLLMENT
ELIGIBILITY
NUMBER
Award Beauty School
Private
Approved by Office of Vocational
Nine-month course in
Et•idents must
20
26 East Antietam St.
Rehabilitation I
Beauty Culture
be age 16 with
Hagerstown, Maryland
Approved for Veterans training
an 8th grade
education
Columbia Business Inst.
Private
Approved by Maryland State Depart-
Nine to eighteen month
High School
62 East Antietam St.
ment of Education.
courses in Business,
desired but not
10-15
Hagerstown, Maryland
Accounting, Secretarial
required.
courses.
Aptitude test.
Hagerstown Business
Private
Approval by Office of Vocational
Nine to eighteen month
Students must
Approx. 400
College (Parent Organ-
Rehabilitation
courses in Business,
have High School
ization)
Approved for Veterans Training
Medical Secretarial
Diploma
Maryland Medical
Approved by the Accrediting Com-
Legal Secretarial
Secretarial School
mission of the Association of
National Legal Sec-
Independent Colleges and Schools
retarial School
Member National Shorthand
441-449 N. Potomac St.
Recorders Association
Hagerstown, Maryland
Washington County Ilos-
Private/
Affiliated with Hagerstown Jr.
Two year program in
American Col-
------
pital School of X -Ray
Public`
College
Radiology
lege Test
Technicians (Refer to
Conducted by Department of
Hagerstown Junior Col-
Radiology of Washington County
lege)
Hospital
43
WASHINGTON COUNTY TRADE AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS (CONT.)
NAME AND LOCATION
CONTROL
APPROVALS
CURRICULA
ENROLLMENT
ELIGIBILITY
NUMBER
Washington County
Public
Approved by Maryland State Depart-
Air Conditioning
Public School
Approx. 600
Career Studies
ment of Education
Auto Body
students from
Center
Nursing and Cosmetology recognized
Auto Mechanics
lith and 12th
West Oak Ridge Road
by the State Board of Examiners
Carpentry/Cabinet
grades
Hagerstown, Maryland
Civil Construction
Commercial Art
Cosmetology
Data Processing
Dental Assistant
Electric Construc-
tion
Electronics
Food Services
Home Care
Horticulture
Machine Trades
Masonry
Plumbing
Practical Nursing
Printing/Litho
Sheet Metal Fab-
rication
Welding
SOURCES: Award Beauty School
Columbia Business College
Washington County Career Studies Center
Hagerstown Business College
44
7
1
J
HEALTH
FACILITIES
Washington County Health Dept.
Washington County Hospital
Western Maryland Center
Brook Lane Psychiatric Center
Nursing Homes
Facilities for the Mentally Retarded
HEALTH FACILITIES
Health care is generally regarded as being provided in three levels -
primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary health care includes routine, non-
specializedhealth problems delivered to ambulatory patients, or those who are
able to walk to and from the location of health care delivery. Primary care
also includes initial emergency care. Primary health care in Washington County
is provided by the Washington County Health Department on an ability to pay
basis and by private practicing physicians. Primary care of an emergency
nature is provided by the emergency room of the Washington County Hospital.
Secondary health care services are relatively specialized personal
health care services provided to a patient following a referral to a specialist
or to a more
complex health
facility.
Secondary health
care
services are
often
delivered on
an inpatient
basis. Such
care is provided
by
the Washington
County
Hospital.
Tertiary health care includes highly sophisticated specialty services
that require intensive care and are almost always delivered on an inpatient
basis at a major health complex with extensive technical capability. Such
servcies are provided by the Western Maryland Center.
46
Also included among health facilities in Washington County<are the
Brook Lane Psychiatric Center, nursing homes and mental retardation facilities.
The Brook Lane Center provides psychiatric services on both an inpatient and
outpatient basis. Nursing homes provide long term nursing care and domiciliary
or residential care for the aged. Mental retardation facilities provide resi-
dential care, day care, and vocational training for the mentally retarded of
all ages.
47
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Washington County Health Department is a branch of the Maryland
State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It is concerned with the preven-
tion and correction of health problems, which affect or may affect the community
as a whole or a significant part of it.
48
History
In 1911 a group of concerned citizens formed the "Washington County
Branch of the Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis".
The group was formed for the purpose of raising money to hire a Tuberculosis
Nurse for Hagerstown. At that time there were no trained nurses in the County
and nursing services which were needed had to be requested from Baltimore.
In 1912 a Tuberculosis Nurse was hired and opened her office in a small
room on South Jonathan Street. Because of the number of emergency calls
received for general nursing and the fact that there was a certain stigma attached
to the word Tuberculosis, the name of Public Health Nurse had to be adopted
instead of Tuberculosis Nurse. At about the same time the "Washington Co-unty
Branch of the Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis"
changed its name to "The Washington County Public Health Association".
The Public Health Association was incorporated "to promote better health
conditions in Washington County". Among its responsibilities, the Association was
to obtain appropriations from the County Commissioners and the Mayor and Council
of Hagerstown for the employment of nurses and for other health purposes. The
Association also received and disbursed contributions for health purposes from
Ms
other public agencies, voluntary health organizations, as well as private corpora-
tions and individuals.
In 1920 the Public Health Association along with the Hagerstown Civic
League, Rotary, and Medical Association, brought a bill before the State Legisla-
ture empowering the Mayor and Council of Hagerstown to create a Board of Health
•and to employ a full—time Health Officer. The County Health Department was finally
organized in 1930 with the appointment of the first full—time Health Officer by
joint agreement between the County, the City, the State Department of Health, and
the Association.
Since 1930 a major objective of the County Health Department has been
the control of communicable disease. Additional programs have been added over the
years. The School Health Program was organized in 1947. An alcoholic outpatient
clinic was opened in 1953. Mental Health services were developed and extended in
Washington County in 1958.
In 1955 and in 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Coffman constructed and
donated to the citizens of Hagerstown and Washington County two three story brick
buildings which were named the Coffman Health Center and the Coffman Research
Laboratory. The first was built in conformity with plans developed by the Wash -
50
ington County Health Department to serve as its permanent headquarters, while the
second was constructed according to specifications of the National Cancer Insti-
tute.
In 1961.the name of the "Washington County Public Health Association"
was officially changed to the "Washington County Advisory Board of Health, Inc.".
Administration and Funding
The Board of County Commissioners is the official Board of Health. The
Board is advised on public health matters by the Washington County Advisory Board
of Health, Inc. The Advisory Board is composed of about twenty-five agency repre-
sentatives and at large community members who meet monthly. Concerns about public
health problems, programs, and services may be voiced by any resident through the
Advisory Board.
All operations and activities of the Health Department are under the
direction of the Health Officer. The Health Officer, a physician licensed to
practice medicine in the State of Maryland, is appointed by the State Secretary
of Health and Mental Hygiene upon the recommendation of the County Commissioners,
He serves as both Deputy State and County Health Officer.
51
The Washington County Health Department serves Hagerstown and Washing-
ton County and is a branch of the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene. All employees are hired under the State Civil Service System. The
Department is responsible for enforcing many local and State health regulations
and also conducts health service programs the State identifies as being necessary
or desirable in addition to such programs initiated locally.
The County Health Department annually develops an operating budget
based on State recommendations for delivering a minimum level of services. The
State provides approximately one-half the money needed to provide this level of
services and the County provides the remainder plus 80% of the cost of any addi-
tional services it decides to offer. Grants in varying amounts may be made by the
State for specific programs. The County allocation to the Health Department in
fiscal year 1974-75 was $627,261.
52
Washington County
Advisory Board of Health
Geriatic
Evaluation
Services
Administration
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
State Department
of Health and
Mental Hygiene
Health
Education
Personnel
Fiscal Operations
Supply and Service,
Vital Statistics
]Child Healthl
Infant, Pre -
School and
Immunization
Washington County
Board of County
Commissioners.
Director
Deputy State and
County Health Officer
Nutrition
School Health
Special Services
]Mental Healthl
Alcohol and
Drug Abuse
Clinic Ser-
vices
Day Care
Program
Emergency Care
Consultation
53
Research
Social
Services
Washington County
Mental Health
Advisory Committee
Dental
Health
Public Healthl Environmental
NursingHealth
Clinic Services General Sani-
tation
Home Health
Services [Consumer Pro-
tection
,Institutional Care
School Health Program
Communicable Disease
Prevention
NAME AND LOCATION (1)
HEALTH
FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
SERVICES
PATIENT
CONDITION
SPACE
STAFF
SERVICE OR CLINIC
FREQUENCY
VISITS IN 1974
Washington County
;ood
9170 S.F.
14 Administrators
Administration
Continuous
Health Department
15 Environmental
Environmental Health Division
Continuous
1302 Pennsylvania \v
.
Health
Child Health Services
Continuous
Hagerstown
1 Dentist
Clinics:
12,860
5 Child Health
Isoniazid Medication
1 per week
2 Plumbing inspec-
Chest
1 per week
tors
Adult Seizure
1 per month
Child Seizure
3 per month
Ear, ?Vose, and Throat
1 per month
Nurse Well Babv
2 per month
Pediatric Evaluation
2 per month
Family Planning
8 per month
'Maternity
1 per week
Foster Child
1 per month
Ilultiproblem
1 per month
Sneech
1 per month
Orthopedic
4 Der month
Plastic
1 ner vear
Special Class
1 per month
School Clinic
1 per month
Immunization
1 per week
V.D. Clinic
1 per week
Washington County
Good
5880 S.F.
2 Nutritionists
First floor.
Not appli-
Health Department
19 Public Health
Medical Care Administration
Continuous
cable
1300 Pennsylvania Av'.
Nurses
(Process research data)
Hagerstown
Also non-county
Second floor
research staff
Nursing staff offices
T}iird floor
Training Center for Public
Continuous
Health Research
(Conduct research)
54
55
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FACILITIES
SERVICES
PATIENTNAME
AND LOCATION (1)
CONDITION SPACE STAFF
_ -
SERVICE OR CLINIC
FREQUENCY
VISITS IN 1974
Mental ;iealth Divi-
Good 4150
S.F. 1 Consulting Psy-
Psychiatric consultation
Weekly
7428
sion
chi atrist
Psychological consultation
Weekly
1305-1309 Pennsyl-
1 Consulting Psy-
General assistance and counseling
Weekly
vania Ave.
chologist
for mental and emotional prob-
Services also
Hagerstown
4 Social Workers
lems, including alcohol and
available on
1 Public Health
drugs
emergency
Nurse
basis
1 Addictions Coor-
dinator
4 Addictions Coun-
selors,
North Street Clinic
tote (2) 800
S.F. Visiting Pedia-
Special Class Clinic
1 per month
Not avail -
Special Education
trician and
able
Clinic
Nurse
North Street
Hagerstown
Westview Clinic
Note (2) 1300
S.F. Visiting Pedia-
Pediatric Evaluation
4 per year
315
961 Main Ave.
trician and
Nurse Well Baby
1 per year
Hagerstown
Nurse
Immunization Clinic
1 per year
Noland Village
Note (2) 1900
S.F. Visiting Pedia-
Nurse Well Baby
1 per month
140
Clinic
trician and
Immunization
1 per month
Noland Drive
Nurse
Hagerstown
Williamsport Clinic
Note (2) 875
S.F. Visiting Pedia-
Pediatric Evaluation
4 per year
569
Williamsport Commun-
trician and
Nurse Well Baby
8 per year
ity Center
Nurse
Immunization
1 per month
Williamsport
Multiproblem/School Health
4 per year
Immunization Clinic
1 per month
Family Planning
55
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
56
FACILITIES
SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION (1)
CONDITION
SPACE
STAFF
SERVICE OR CLINIC
FREQUENCY
PATIE.\T
VISITS Iv 1974
Sharpsburg Clinic
:vote (2)
600 S.F.
Visiting Pedia-
Pediatric Evaluation
4
Holy Trinity Luth-
trician and
Nurse Well Baby
8
per
year
352
eran Church
~lain Street and
Nurse
Dlultiproblem/School Health
4
per
per
year
year
Sharpsburg Pike
Immunization
1
per
month
Brownsville Clinic
Note (2)
900 S.F.
Visiting Pedia-
Pediatric Evaluation
4
342
Church of the Breth-
trician and
Nurse Well Babv
8
per
year
ren
Route 67
Nurse
%fultipioblem/School Health
4
per
per
year
year
Brownsville
Immunization
1er
p
month
Smithsburg Branch
Note (2)
1350 S.F. 2
Public Health
Pediatric Evaluation
4
700
4 West Water Street
Nurses plus
Pediatric Nurse Clinic
4
per
year
Smithsburg
part-time
Nurse Well Baby
4
per
year
Specialists
Immunization Clinic
1
per
per
year
month
Family Planning
6
per
year
Hancock Branch
'Note (2)
1250 S.F. 2
-Public Health
Pediatric Evaluation
4
per
year
758
American Legion
Nurses
Pediatric Nurse Clinic
4
per
year
Building
East Main Street
1
Sanatarian
Nurse Well Baby
4
per
year
Hancock
1
Clerk
Immunization Clinic
1
per
month
Part-time
Family Planning
6
per
year
Specialists
EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Branches are permanent
facilities in which space is rented by the County. Clinics refer to
temporary
space which
is generally
donated for use
by a visiting health services
staff.
(2) The Health
Department
considers the washing and toilet facilities to be
inadequate in
all clinics and
branches.
SOURCE
Washington
County Health Department
56
Summary
Present facilities located at 1300 and 1302 Pennsylvania Avenue are
entirely inadequate to support present day operations. There is insufficient
clinic, waiting room, office and storage space. Architectural plans have been
completed which provide for renovation and modernization of the two existing
buildings and the construction of a new wing. Funds to support the moderniza-
tion and additional construction are being sought from the Appalachia Regional
Commission and the Washington County Commissione.rs. This project will provide
the needed space for expanded clinic operations, additional staff and adequate
storage, and will effectively double existing space. It will also provide space
for the Mental Health Division which is presently housed in leased quarters
across the street from the Health Department. The new construction, when com-
pleted, will be adequate to provide services to the residents of Hagerstown and
the immediate area. However, the need for satellite health centers in the out-
lying areas still exists.
Although the Mental Health Division facility is adequate to support
the present staff, has sufficient conference and counseling rooms and storage
space, it is costly, has limited parking and presents a safety hazard for people
57
who must frequently cross a busy street. The entire mental health program would
be housed in the new wing of the health department when construction is completed.
The permanent Health Centers in Hancock and Smithsburg are considered
adequate for staff and clinic activities and well located to serve the residents
of the eastern and western areas of the County.
Temporary clinic facilities are provided by the community at no charge
to the Health Department, which not only represents a dollar savings, but improves
community relations and makes possible the delivery of services to those who may
not otherwise be able to receive them because of transportation problems. How-
ever, these facilities are barely adequate to meet minimal needs. Because of
limited examining and counseling rooms, waiting rooms, toilet and hand washing
facilities and storage space, other types of clinics cannot be conducted in these
locations. Each time a clinic is held, the nurses staffing the clinic must carry
the necessary equipment and supplies to the site and return them to the Health
Department at the end of the day.
In addition to expansion of the Health Department in Hagerstown, satel-
lite clinics are needed in Smithsburg, Hancock, Sharpsburg or Boonsboro, either
of which would serve the southern sector of the County, and Williamsport to serve
58
the target population in that area. A permanent facility would be desirable in
Brownsville to serve the southernmost part of the County where the roads are
limited and transportation a serious problem.
Facilities which might become available in the outlying areas could be
expected to be quite old, have limited electrical and water facilities and require
extensive renovation in order to accommodate staff and provide for all types of
clinic on a full-time basis.
59
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
The Washington County Hospital is a private, non-profit hospital provid-
ing general medical and surgical services for short term patients.
History
In 1904 the Washington County Medical Society appointed a committee to
secure a charter for a hospital to serve the residents of Washington County.
Later that same year the Maryland General Assembly incorporated the Washington
County Hospital Association.
The first hospital opened in 1905. The site was a converted residence
located on the corner of Fairground and Potomac Avenues in Hagerstown. In 1912
the hospital moved into the remodeled Kee Mar College Building on King Street.
In 1949 the largest fund raising campaign in Washington County history
began for the construction of a nurses home and a new wing to the hospital. A
total of $1,480,000 in private contributions was netted in addition to $435,000
contributed by the Federal government. The nurses home was opened in 1950 and
the 158 -bed S. M. Bloom Memorial Wing was dedicated on June 26, 1952. The hos-
pital capacity was increased by over two hundred beds with the addition of the
newest wing in 1968.
61
Administration and Funding
The ultimate responsibility for the activities of the hospital is
entrusted to the Board of Trustees. This responsibility is delegated to the top
management of the hospital staff. The Executive Director is charged with overall
direction, planning and policy formulation. The day-to-day operations are con-
ducted by the Hospital Administrator. He is assisted by the heads of about twenty
separate departments.
Funding for hospital operations is for the most part drawn from patient
revenues. From 75 to 80% of this income is received from third party sources such
as Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and private insurance plans. The hospital's
average annual budget totals approximately $13,000,000.
62
WESTERN MARYLAND CENTER
The Western Maryland Center is a state medical complex which provides
rehabilitative care for l-ong term patients.
counties including Washington County.
63
The center serves eight Maryland
History
L
Western Maryland State Hospital was opened in 1957 as a chronic disease
hospital. The skilled nursing facility was added in 1973 and in 1974 the com-
bined facility was renamed the Western Maryland Center. In January 1975 a Day
LCare Center was opened to provide therapeutic services for outpatients.
Administration and Funding
The Western Maryland Center is a branch of the Aged and Chronically
Ill Services Administration, Office of Program Services, State Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene. The Director of the Hospital, who is a qualified
physician, also serves as the Administrator of the Skilled Nursing Unit. He is
ultimately responsible to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene.
Patients who receive services from the center are charged according to
their ability to pay. Patient revenues are remitted to the State of Maryland
General Fund from which are drawn the funds to pay operating expenses of all
State hospitals. Appropriations for 1973 and 1974 were $2,790,554 and $2,960,384
respectively.
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History
Brook Lane Farm, as it was originally called, began in 1947 as an "exper-
imental project" of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a service organization
of the Mennonite Church. Brook Lane was considered experimental because it was
intended to provide experience from which to develop additional mental hospitals
throughout the United States and Canada. Furthermore, there were few communities
in the country which had local mental health facilities that could be used as
models.
In 1959, the facility was incorporated as Brook Lane Farm Hospital.
Responsibility for administration began to shift from MCC and its agency, Mennon-
ite Mental Health Services (MMHS) to a Board of Directors. In 1965, the facility
was incorporated as Brook Lane Psychiatric Center to reflect its growth as a com-
munity mental health center.
Administration and Funding
The ultimate responsibility for the operation of the center rests with a
Board of Directors consisting of fifteen members who serve terms of three years
each. The Board is self-perpetuating in that it selects its own new members from
the community when vacancies occur. The Board functions as an independent body
although it does receive nominal approval from the Mennonite Mental Health Ser-
vices on the appointment of the administrator and staff members.
The Administrator is responsible to the Board of Directors for the
operation of the Center. Brook Lane maintains a balanced interdisciplinary staff
composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, registered
nurses, chaplains, occupational therapists and music therapists. A Chief of Med-
ical Staff heads the professional medical personnel assigned to the Center. The
Medical Staff functions as a group by advising the administrator on such matters
as medical record keeping and the selection of physician consultants.
The financial operation of the Center is conducted entirely on a non-
profit basis. Expenses are paid for from patient revenues, of which approximately
70% are third party payments.
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HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
CONTROL
SERVICE
STAY (1)
APPROVALS
FACILITIES
Brook Lane Psychiatric
Non -govern-
Psychiatric
Long-term
Accreditation by Joint Com-
Occupational therapy depart -
Center
ment, not for
mission on Accreditation
ment
Leitersburg
profit
of Hospitals
Psychiatric outpatient unit
Hospital contracting or
Psychiatric partial hospital -
participating in Blue
ization program
Cross Plan
Psychiatric emergency ser -
Certified for participation
vices
in the Health Insurance
Psychiatric consultation and
for the Aged Program
education services
(Medicare)
Clinical psychologist ser-
vices
Social work department
Volunteer services department
Washington County Hospital
Non -govern-
General med-
Short-term
Accreditation by Joint Com-
Postoperative recovery room
King Street
ment, not for
ical and
mission on Accreditation
Intensive cardiac care unit
Hagerstown
profit
surgical
of Hospitals
Intensive care unit
Residency approved by Amer-
Pharmacy with full—time reg-
ican Medical Association
istered pharmacist
Hospital contracting or
X-ray therapy
Participating in Blue
Radium therapy
Cross Plan
Diagnostic radiosotope ther-
Certified for participation
apy
in the Health Insurance
Therapeutic radiosotope
for the Aged Program
facility
(Medicare)
Histopathology laboratory
Electroencephalography
Inhalation therapy
Premature nursery
Inpatient renal dialysis
Physical therapy
Emergency department
Social work department
Dental services
Hospital auxilary
Volunteer services
MR
HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
CONTROL
SERVICE
STAY (1)
APPROVALS
FACILITIES
Western +Maryland Center
State
Rehabilita-
Long-term
Accreditation by Joint Com-
Pharmacy with part-time reg -
1500 Pennsylvania Ave.
tion
mission on Accreditation
istered pharmacist
Hagerstown
of Hospitals
Skilled nursing care
Certified for participation
Outpatient renal dialysis
in the Health Insurance
Physical therapy
for the Aged (Medicare)
Occupational therapy
Social work department
Speech therapist
Hospital auxiliary
Volunteer services
EXPLANATORY NOTES: (1) Stay:
Short-term - average length of stay for all patients is less than 30 days or over 50 per cent of all
patients are admitted to units where average length of stay is less than 30 days.
Long-term - average length of stay for all patients is 30 days or more or over 50 per cent of all
patients are admitted to units where average length of stay is 30 days or more.
SOURCE American Hospital Association Guide to the Health Care Field, Published by the American Hospital
Association, Chicago, Illinois, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974.
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HOSPITAL DATA 1971 - 1974
NAME AND LOCATION
INPATIENT DATA (1)
NEWBORN DATA(2)
PERSONNEL'
BEDS
Aun71JJ1uiVJ
U:NJUS OCLUPANGY
bpbb11VtIJ
BIK1HS
YEAR
(3)
1971
40
390
37 92.5
-
-
80
Brook Lane
1972
40
364
3S 87.5
-
-
79
Psychiatric
1973
40
375
34 85.0
-
-
75
Center,
1974
40
395
36 90.0
-
-
79
Leitersburg
Washington County
1971
363
12,463
282 78.1
46
1679
791
Hospital, Hagerstown
1972
363
13,593
287 79.1
41
1786
805
1973
368
14,460
290 78.8
41
1616
797
1974
368
14,218
288 78.3
41
1488
792
Western Maryland
1971
248
260
176 71.0
-
-
270
Center
1972
282
404
180 68.4
-
-
284
1973
282
355
203 72.0
-
-
273
1974
282(4)
198
179 I 63.5
-
-
274
EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Inpatient data: Beds -Number of beds, cribs, and pediatric bassinets regularly maintained (set up and staffed for use) for inpatients as of the close
or the reporting period; does not incude bassinets for newborn infants. Admissions -Number of patients accepted for inpatient service during a
12 -month period; does not include newborn. Census -Average number of inpatients receiving care each day during a 12 -month period; does not include
newborn. Occupancy -Ratio of average daily census to the average number of beds maintained during the 12 -month reporting period. (Note that the
number of these "statistical beds" may differ from the bed count at the close of the reporting period.)
(2) Newborn Data: Bassinets -Number of bassinets normally available for newborn infants. Births -Number of infants born in the hospital and accepted for
service in a newborn infant bassinet during a 12 -month period; excludes stillbirths.
(3) Personnel: Includes persons on payroll on September 30, 1974; includes full-time equivalents of part-time personnel but excludes trainees, private
nurses, and volunteers. Full-time equivalents were calculated on the basis that two part-time persons equal one full-time person.
(4) Reduced to 175 -bed capacity by Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene late in 1974. Funding currently provided for 145 beds.
SOURCE: American Hospital Association Guide to the Health Care Field, Published by the American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois, 1971, 1972, 1973,
1974.
70
WASHINGTON COUNTY
HEALTH FACILITIES
1. Brook Lane Psychiatric Center
2. Washington County Hospital
3. Western Maryland Center
4. Washington County Health Department
S. Smithsburg Branch
6. Hancock Branch
7. North Street Clinic
8. Westview Clinic
9. Noland Village Clinic
10. Williamsport Clinic
11. Sharpsburg Clinic
12. Brownsville Clinic
71
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
HEALTH
FACILITIES
• Hospitals
• Health Department
Health Department
Branches
Clinics
I
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70
WILLIAMSPORT
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70
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1
**
Funkstown
***
Boonsboro
,1
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2
**
OULOYSVILLE
L 0 1
\
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Maryland
I
SOURCE:
Health and Health Related Data
�
r
for Appalachia Maryland, The
Center for Comprehensive
Health Planning, May, 1973
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FIGURE 14
DISTRIBUTION OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - 1969-1970
(The numbers within the circles represent the num-
ber of physicians -surgeons in location indicated.)
73
NURSING HOMES
Nursing homes provide long term domiciliary and nursing care for
the aged. Nursing homes are both public and private institutions which must
be certified by the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
74
NURSING HOME SURVEY - JULY TO SEPTEVBFR, 1974
CAPACITY (1)
UTILIZATION
NAME AND LOCATION
DOP1I-
SNC
ICFA
ICFB
CILIARY
TOTAL
AV. DAILY CENSUS
OCCUPANCY o
WAITING LIST
ADMISSIONS
�Anita Lynne Home, Inc.
16 (2)
16 (2)
12 (2)
75 (2)
Broadfording Road
J
Avalon Manor, Inc.
35
162
197
197
100
40
Marsh Pike
Clearview Nursing Home
Downsville Pike
Coffman Home for the
51
51
50.5
99
8
7
Aging, Inc.
J
Hagerstown
Colton Manor, Inc.
18
142
160
158
98.9
17
18
Hagerstown
Garlock Memorial Con-
38
36
94.7
5
10
valescent Center
Hagerstown
Homewood Church Home,
45
87
132
128
97
20
10
Inc.
Williamsport
Mennonite Old Peoples
16
15.8
98.8
6
Home
_
_
_
Mau ansville
Western Maryland State
50 (3)
35
70
6
32
Hospital
_
y
Hagerstown
Williamsport Nursing
62
34
96
94.7
98.6
45
34
and Convalescent Center
Williamsport
75
11
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NURSING HOME SURVEY - JULY TO SEPTEMBER, 1974
EXPLANATORY NOTES: (1) SNC - Skilled Nursing Care - Post hospital care which requires 24-hour observation by an RN or LPN.
ICFA - Intermediate Care Facility Type A - Long term care for bed -ridden or incontinent patients.
May be done by nurses aide.
ICFB - Intermediate Care.Facility Type B - Requires some personal care such as assistance in bathing
and feeding., May be done by nurses aide.
Domiciliary - Least supervised care. Essentially room and board.
(2) 1975 data.
(3) Reduced to 36 -bed capacity by Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene late in 1974.
SOURCE Health Planning Council of Appalachia Maryland, Inc.
Washington County Health Department
76
CAPACITY
(1)
UTILIZATION
NAME AND LOCATION
DOMI-
SNC
ICFA
ICFB
CILIARY
TOTAL
AV. DAILY CENSUS
OCCUPANCY %
WAITING LIST
ADMISSIONS
Fahrney-Keedy Memorial
_
58
77
135
130
96.3
82
15
Home for the Aged, Inc.
San Mar
Reeder's Memorial Home
20
20
40
39
97.5
45
10
Boonsboro
Kemp Horn Home for
9
25
34
34
100
51
Retarded Children
v
—
Smithsbur
EXPLANATORY NOTES: (1) SNC - Skilled Nursing Care - Post hospital care which requires 24-hour observation by an RN or LPN.
ICFA - Intermediate Care Facility Type A - Long term care for bed -ridden or incontinent patients.
May be done by nurses aide.
ICFB - Intermediate Care.Facility Type B - Requires some personal care such as assistance in bathing
and feeding., May be done by nurses aide.
Domiciliary - Least supervised care. Essentially room and board.
(2) 1975 data.
(3) Reduced to 36 -bed capacity by Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene late in 1974.
SOURCE Health Planning Council of Appalachia Maryland, Inc.
Washington County Health Department
76
WASHINGTON COUNTY
NURSING HOMES
1., Anita Lynne Home, Inc.
2. Avalon Manor, Inc.
'3.Clearview Nursing Home
4. Coffman Home for the Aging
S. Colton Manor, Inc.
6. Garlock Memorial Convalescent Center
7. Homewood Church Home
8. Mennonite Old Peoples Home
9. Western Maryland State Hospital
10. Williamsport Nursing and Convalescent Center
11. Fahrney-Keedy
12. Reeder's Memorial Home
13. Kemp Horn Home for Retarded Children
77
2
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•11
12
40 4
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
NURSING HOMES
T
L
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FACILITIES FOR THE
MENTALLY RETARDED
Facilities for the mentally retarded provide residential care, day
care and vocational training for the mentally retarded of all ages.
79
FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE
MENTALLY RETARDED
NAME AND LOCATION �
CONTROL
FUNCTION
ENROLLMENT/
SERVICES
OCCUPANCY
Special Education Center
Washington County
Public education
119
Instruction in academic subjects, family
131 West North Street
Board of Education
for pre-school to
living, shop work, scouting program,
Hagerstown
age 13
recreation
Instruction for pre-school deaf
Orthopedic services
Kemp Horn Vocational Center
Washington County
Public education
100
Instruction in academics, vocational train -
Georgetown Road
Board of Education
for age 14 to 21
ing, job placement, sub -contract work for
Smithsburg
students, 4-H Club, recreation program
Kemp Horn Home for Retarded
Washington County
Residential care
34
Extensive personal care (9)
Children
Association for
for all ages
Domiciliary care (25)
Smithsburg
Retarded Children
Work and educational programs and family
activities
Washington County Associ-
Washington County
Day care for age
42
Continuing education, socialization, self
ation for Retarded Children
Association for
16 and older
care, pre -vocational training
Activity Center
Retarded Children
Mt. Lena
Anita Lynne Home
Anita •Lynne'Home,
Residential care
12
Domiciliary care
Broadfording Church Road
Inc.
for all ages (18
Training in personal care, sensory develop -
Hagerstown
and under pre-
ment, socialization
ferred)
Participation in community activities where
possible
Spiritual development
Downsville Center
Washington County
Day care for age
30
Developmental program for clients not eli-
Williamsport
Day Care Center
3 years through
gible for other programs
for Mentally Re-
adulthood
tarded Children,
Inc.
Smithsburg Center
Washington County
Day care for age
14
Developmental program for clients not eli-
Cavetown
Day Care Center
3 years through
gible for other programs
for Mentally Re-
adulthood
tarded Children,
Inc.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
NAME AND LOCATION
CONTROL
FUNCTION
ENROLLMENT/
SERVICES
OCCUPANCY
Western Maryland Mental
Maryland State
Residential care
150
Living quarters, personal care, supervision
Retardation Center I
Department of
for all ages
(proposed for Marshall
Health and Men -
Street area)
tal Hygiene
Work Activity Center
Washington County
Training center
12
Emphasis on pre-vocational training
(proposed)
Association for
for over school
Retarded Children
age
Activity Center
Washington County
Day care for
24
Continuing education, socialization, self
(proposed)
Association for
over school age
care, pre-vocational training
Retarded Children
Group Home
Washington County
Residential
8
Emphasis on family functioning
(proposed)
Association for
care for all
Retarded Children
ages
Day Care Center
Washington County
Day Care for age
14
Development program for clients not eligible
(proposed for Chewsville
Day Care Center
3 years through
for other programs
Area)
for the Mentally
adulthood
Retarded, Inc.
Special Education Center
Washington County
Public education
256
To replace North Street School
(proposed for Marshall
Board of Educa-
for pre-school to
Street area)
tion
I age 13
SOURCES: Kemp Horn Vocational Center
Washington County Association for Retarded Children, Inc.
Anita Lynne Home, Inc.
Washington County Day Care Center for Mentally Retarded Children, Inc.
Health Planning Council of Appalachia, Maryland, Inc.
81
FIRE AND RESCUE
FACILITIES
Fire Protection Facilities
Rescue Facilities
FIRE AND RESCUE FACILITIES
Washington County is afforded protection against emergencies by 20
fire companies, six ambulance companies, and one Civil Defense rescue company.
These companies are for the most part volunteer organizations which are sub-
ject to varying degrees of public administration and financing.
Six volunteer fire companies in the City of Hagerstown are manned in
part by paid members of the Hagerstown Fire Department. Fourteen volunteer
companies in Washington County outside the City of Hagerstown are manned
entirely by volunteers and are organized under the Washington County Volunteer
Firemen's Association.
Ambulance and rescue companies are also manned entirely by volunteers.
County ambulance companies are coordinated for funding and training purposes by
a paid local Area Coordinator for the State of Maryland. The Civil Defense Res-
cue Company is also a volunteer organization but is responsible to the Washington
County Director of Civil Defense.
83
WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES
Fire protection facilities in Washington County are manned by paid and
volunteer fire fighters for the protection of life and property against the haz-
ards of fire.
84
7
7
History
The first fire company on record in Washington County was the Lafayette
Fire Company which was founded in 1803 and incorporated in 1832. This company
served the Hagerstown area and later changed its name to the Antietam Fire Company
in 1835.
The first company to be organized under its present name was the First
Hose Company of Hagerstown which was founded in 1815 and incorporated in 1822.
The company began as a bucket brigade and later used a two wheel hand -drawn cart
equipped with ladders and buckets. The First Hose Company purchased Hagerstown's
first fire engine, a horse drawn hand pumper, from the Rodgers Company of Balti-
more in 1853. The engine, known as "Little Pet", is now on display in the Mansion
House Historical Museum in the Hagerstown City Park. I
Two of the earliest companies to form outside the City of Hagerstown
were incorporated in 1827. They served the areas of Williamsport and Funkstown
but both were later disbanded. The present Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company
was organized in 1916 and the present Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company was formed
in 1930. Among the active companies now serving the County, the first to be formed
was the Boonsboro Hose Company which was incorporated in 1828 and again in 1899.
85
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D
Administration and Funding
Fire protection facilities are manned exclusively by volunteer personnel
in Washington County outside the City of Hagerstown. Hagerstown companies are also
manned by volunteers but are supplemented by full—time paid personnel from the Hag-
erstown Fire Department. Each city company is manned by at least one paid fireman
at all times.
Each volunteer company is organized as an independent corporation. Each
is guided by a group of elected officers consisting generally of a president, vice-
president, secretary and treasurer. The officers are elected from the general
membership and are responsible for general policy decisions and fund raising activ-
ities. The active fire fighters in each company are organized under the leadership
of a chief and deputy or assistant chief. Some companies also include grades of
captains and lieutenants and other members in charge of such matters as maintenance,
training, and fire prevention.
The Hagerstown Fire Department functions as a part of the city govern-
ment. The Hagerstown Fire Chief is responsible to the City Board of Public Works
for the operation of his department. He is the on -the -scene commander for fires
occuring in the City.
Funding for the volunteer companies in the County is based almost
entirely on the fund raising activities of each company. These activities, which
include carnivals and individual solicitations, are conducted by the volunteer
members of each company on their own time. The money raised in fund drives must
pay for the maintenance and expansion of fire stations and for the maintenance
and replacement of equipment. (The replacement of a pumper generally occurs
every fifteen years at a cost of $60,000 to $80,000).
For fiscal year 1974-75, Washington County contributed $7,500 to each
fire company outside the City of Hagerstown, $3,750 to each city company, and
$500 to the Brunswick Fire Company for a total County expenditure of $158?990.
The City of Hagerstown contributes $1,500 per year to each city company, essen-
tially for the use of the fire stations which are all owned by the individual
companies. In addition, the City buys all city fire fighting equipment, pays the
salaries of paid firemen, and purchases the turn out gear worn by all paid and
volunteer firemen. The total budget for the City Fire Department for fiscal year
1974-75 was $540,675.
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C
W
FIRE
PROTECTION FACILITII'
COUN
NAXE AIND LOCATION
BUILDING
PERSONNEL
VEHICLES
NUMBER
TRAINING
YEAR
TYPE
GALLONS
GPM
Boonsboro [lose Co., Inc.
Station not adequate at
47 Active
Company training
1957
Pumper
500
750
Boonsboro
present, but in good
450 Inactive
County training
1947
Pumper
300
500
location
University of Maryland
1974
Tanker
1,200
750
Basic Course
1956
Tanker
750
150
Fairplay Community Volunteer Fire
Adequate.
25 Active
University of Maryland
1964
Pumper
600
750
Co., Inc.
No need to expand or
100 Inactive
Basic Course
1948
Pumper
500
500
Fairplay
relocate
1967
Tanker
1,000
---
Dat. Aetna Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Station not adequate at
38 Active
Basic University of
1948
Pumper
375
1,000
present.
5 Inactive
Maryland course
1967
Tanker
1,500
250
Plans for expansion
Training with Boons-
1953
Brush truck
175
15
boro Co. and Fire-
man's Association
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Station adequate and in
25 Active
University of Maryland
1967
Tanker
1,500
500
good location
30 Inactive
Basic Course
1953
Pumper
500
500
1964
Pumper
800
500
1960
Utility truck
-----
---
Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Co.
Need to make modifica-
32 Active
Participate in all
1956
Pumper
650
750
tions
153 Inactive
training by County
1955
Pumper
300
500
Good location
Association
1965
Tanker
750
---
Need substation
Bi -monthly training
1955
Tanker
1,000
---
in company
1965
Brush truck
75
50
Smithsburg Community Volunteer
,Fire Co., Inc.
Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Co.
Station not now adequate
30 Active
Department training
1948
Pumper
500
500
Clear Spring
Building new station in
400 Inactive
County Association
1959
Pumper
500
750
1975
training
1964
Tanker
1,500
250
Location is good
University of Maryland
1961
Brush truck
275
85
Giving some thought to
substation
W
FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES (COUN
NA.%IE kND LOCATION
BUILDING
PERSONNEL
VEHICLES
NUMBER
TRAINING
YEAR
TYPE
GALLONS
GP?t
Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Adequate for present
40 Active
Participate in County,
1968
Pumper
500
750
West Side Avenue
needs and in good
95 Inactive
University of Mary-
1954
Pumper
500
500
Funkstown
location.
land and Regional
1971
Tanker
1,200
240
Need for expansion
programs
1967
Utility
-----
---
within 3 years
Will cost $100,000
Halfway Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Adequate for present
41 Active
Company training
1969
Pumper
500
1,000
7 West Lincoln Avenue
needs and in good
532 Inactive
Also training with
1957
Pumper
500
750
Hagerstown
location
State Police, Col-
1945
Pumper
350
500
umbia Gas, and
1973
Tanker
2,000
450
University of
1962
Pickup
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Maryland Fire
Extension Service
Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Co.,
Adequate for present
25 Active
Basic University of
1974
Pumper
800
750
Inc.
needs and in good
75 Inactive
Maryland Course
1963
Pumper
600
750
Route 5
location
Company Training
1975
Tanker
2,000
300
Hagerstown
1959
Utility Truck
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Long Meadow Volunteer Fire Co.,
Inc.
Maugansville Goodwill Fire Co.,
Adequate for present
35 Active
65 hours of fireman-
1964
Pumper
500
750
Inc.
needs and in good
80 Inactive
ship
1970
Pumper
500
1,000
Alaugansville
location
40 hours of regional
1956
Pumper
500
500
schools special
1953
Tanker
1,000
200
courses, etc.
Williamsport Volunteer Fire Co.,
Not adequate for present
38 Active
Company and University
1974
Pumper
500
1,000
Inc.
West Salisbury Street
needs nor in good
location
750 Inactive
of Maryland courses
1962
Pumper
500
750
Williamsport
Need to expand and relo-
in all phases of
firefighting,
1967
1965
Tanker
Brush truck
1,200
250
tate
275
300
1961
Squad truck
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FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIE5 (COUNTY)
NA!%1E AND LOCATION
BUILDING
PERSONNEL
VEHICLES
NUMBER
TRAINING
YEAR
TYPE
GALLONS
GPS
Hancock Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Adequate condition
58 Active
University of Maryland
1965
Pumper
350
SOO
Fulton Street
Good location
Basic Course
1951
Pumper
350
SOO
Hancock
1960
Tanker
1,200
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Washington County Emergency Air
As long as there is space
10 Active
University of Maryland
1970
Step van
----
Unit
will remain in present
Fire Extension Ser -
(Housed in Halfway Co. station at
location
Seminars
7 West Lincoln Avenue)
SOURCE: Washington County Volunteer
Firemens Association
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FIRE
PROTECTION FACILITIt (CIT)
NA,%[E AND LOCATION
BUILDING
V
PERSONNEL I
VEHICLES
NUMBER
TRAINING
YEAR
TYPE
LADDER I
GPM
Hagerstown Fire Department
City Hall - first floor
1 Chief
All paid fire fighters
1969
GMC 3/4 ton
Hagerstown
2 Deputy Chiefs
receive 120 hours of
Maintenance Truc
2 Lieutenant invest-
firefighting training
igators
at the University of
Automobiles
1 Secretary
Maryland, plus 6
1 Maintenance Lieu-
months OJT in driving,
Trailer for
tenant
operating, inspections
portable pumps
35 Firemen
fire preventions, fire
(Paid personnel
alarm reports
who serve with
Volunteer Com-
panies)
First Hose Company
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
All active members
1963
Centrifugal pum-
1,000
South Potomac Street
Adequate space
bers - 500
must have 120 hours
per
Hagerstown
firefighting
1946
Piston pumper
1,000
Antietam Company
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
Active members - 120
1961
Centrifugal pum-
Summit Avenue
Adequate space
bers - 700
hours
per
1,000
Hagerstown
1947
Piston pumper
1,000
Junior Fire Company
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
Active members - 120
1965
Centrifugal pum-
1,000
North Potomac Street
May need to widen door
bers - 300
hours
per
Hagerstown
access
1947
Centrifugal pum-
1,000
per
Western Enterprise
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
Active members - 120
1969
Centrifugal pum-
1,00 0
;Vest Washington Street
Currently widening door
bers 13200
hours
per
Hagerstown
access
1957
Combination
75'
750
South iiagerstown
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
Active members - 120
Guiford Avenue
Adequate space
bers - 500
hours
1972
Centrifugal pum-
1,000
Hagertown
per
1952
Centrifugal pum-
750
per
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PROTECTION FACILITIES (CITY)
NAME AND LOCATION BUILDING
PERSONNEL
VEHICLES _
NUMBER
TRAINING
YEAR
TYPE
LADDER 1
GPM
Pioneer [look and Ladder
Sound condition
Total volunteer mem-
Active members - 120
1974
Aerial with small
100'
Franklin Street
Adequate space
bers - 400
hours
booster pump
Hagerstown
1959
Aerial
100'
EXPLANATORY NOTES: (1)
The Hagerstown Companies are the only fire companies to have Iadder trucks at this writing.
SOURCE
Hagerstown Fire Department
Washington County Volunteer Firemen's Association
WASHINGTON COUNTY
FIRE DISTRICTS
(County Companies Only)
1. Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Co-., Inc.
2. Williamsport Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
4. Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
5. Hancock Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
6. Boonsboro Hose Co., Inc.
7. Smithsburg Community Fire Co., Inc.
9. Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
10. Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
11. Potomac Valley Volunteer Co., Inc.
12. Fairplay Community Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
13. Maugansville Goodwill Fire Co., Inc.
16. Mt. Aetna Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
26. Halfway Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
27. Long Meadow Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY RESCUE FACILITIES
09 aft+
Rescue facilities in Washington County are manned by volunteer person-
nel who respond to needs for immediate relief in order to prevent loss of life or
aggravation of illness or injury.
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History
The first rescue squad to be formed in the County was at Williamsport
in July 1949, followed by Boonsboro in 1950 and Clear Spring in 1954. The Com-
munity Rescue Service was organized on Labor Day in 1955, starting out with one
used ambulance located in a rented garage.
Recent additions to County rescue services were the Civil Defence Res-
cue Company which began in 1963 and the Hancock and Sharpsburg squads which got
started in 1966 and 1968 respectively.
In 1973, the Mid -Maryland Emergency Medical Services Region was estab-
lished by Executive Order of the Governor to include Washington and Frederick
Counties.
Administration and Funding
Rescue squads in Washington County are manned entirely by volunteer
personnel. Most are organized along similar lines as the volunteer fire compan-
ies with a chief and assistants responsible for such matters as maintenance and
training. Three squads are organized as separate corporations. They are the
Community Rescue Service, Inc., the Clear Spring Volunteer Ambulance Club, Inc.,
and the Hancock Rescue Squad, Inc. The remaining squads, Williamsport Ambulance
Service, Boonsboro Rescue, and Sharpsburg Area Rescue are organized separately
but come under the incorporations of their respective fire companies. The Civil
Defense Rescue Company, although manned by volunteer members, is responsible to
the Washington County Civil Defense Director. All rescue squads house their
equipment in their own facilities with the exception of Boonsboro and Clear
Spring, where they are located in the fire halls.
Responsibility for Emergency Medical Services in the Mid -Maryland
Region rests with the County Commissioners of Washington and Frederick Counties
through their Administrative Board which consists of three Commissioners from
each county. The Administrative Board is advised on EMS matters by the Mid -
Maryland Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council whose 34 members
are appointed, 17 from each county, by the Administrative Board. Staff support
for the Advisory Council is provided by an Area Coordinator who is also the local
representative of the Maryland State Division of Emergency Medical Services. The
function of the Advisory Council, with the support of the Area Coordinator, is to
establish policies, guidelines and procedures for emergency medical services.
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throughout the bi-county area, as well as to formulate comprehensive emergency
medical service plans and to secure the support of outside funding sources in
order to implement the plans.
Funding for local rescue squads has traditionally come from voluntary
contributions received from private sources through the fund raising efforts of
volunteer members, and from the contributions of county and municipal governments.
In 1974-75, Washington County contributed $8,000 to the Community Rescue Service,
Inc. and $3,250 to each of the other companies in the County plus $1,000 to Blue
Ridge Summit for a total County outlay of $25,250.
With the establishment of the Mid -Maryland Region and the development
of an EMS comprehensive plan by the Advisory Council, funding sources will become
available for region -wide and local programs which are based on the EMS compre-
hensive plan. Such sources include Department of Transportation funds under the
Federal Highway Safety Act and Department of Health, Education and Welfare funds
under the Federal Emergency Medical Services Act of 1973. In addition, Appala-
chian Regional Commission funds are available on a per case basis upon recommenda-
tion of the State Division of Emergency Medical Services.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY RESCUE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
BUILDING
PERSONNEL
VEHICLES
NUMBERS
YEAR
TYPE (2)
COMMUNICATIONS
Community- Rescue Service,
Over -crowded, de-
150 active mem-
6 EDIT instructor
1972
Cadillac
Base station
Inc.
signed to house
bers
125 EMT
1973
Cadillac
and 9 two -
Hagerstown
six vehicles
5 CRT
1974
Springfield
way radios
Need for substa-
25 in training
Box Ambulance
Communication
tions west of
for CRT
1975
Springfield
to hospital
Hagerstown
Box Ambulance
via base
1972
International
2 portables
Heavy rescue
1967
International
Light rescue
1974
Dod¢e utility,
Williamsport ambulance Ser-
Built in 1970
36 active mem-
12 EMT
1972
Cadillac Fire frequency
vice
Owned by town of
bers
8 in training
1969
Chevy van
Williamsport
Williamsport
for CRT
1975
Box ambulance
Water rescue
UTit
Boonsboro First Hose and
Not adequate
30 active mem- 25 EMT
1968
Cadillac
1 base radio
Rescue
bers 3 in training
1972
Schwab Box
and 3 amhu-
Boonsboro
for CRT
Ambulance
lance radios
1965
Dodge Van-
on fire fre-
Guard Ambu-
quency
lance
{ Tone alerting
1964
Squad truck
system
Water rescue
unit (16'
boat with
equipment)
Sharpsburg Area Rescue
Not adequate
I
30 active mem-
20 EMT
1968
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Cadillac
Base station
Squad
No toilet facili-
bers
3 in training
1973
Cadillac
Communication
Sharpsburg
ties
for CRT
with hospi-
tal via fire
department
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NAME AND LOCATION
IClear Spring Volunteer Ainbu-
lance Club, Inc.
IClear Spring
Hancock Rescue Squad, Inc
Hancock
WASHINGTON COUNTY RESCUE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
BUILDING PERSONNEL
NUMBERS I TRAINING (1)
Not enough space
Fire company cur-
rently building
new combined
facility
Room for 2 ambu-
lances only
30 active mem-
bers
22 active mem-
bers
Washington County Civil Remodeled building 40 '(Approxi -
Defense Rescue Company N 28 adequate for mately)
Frederick Avenue present use
Hagerstown
(CD headquarters in Court
House Annex)
EXPLANATION NOTES:
10 EMT
4 in training
for CRT
VEH
YEAR TYPE (2
1970 1 Cadillac
11 EMT 11971
3 in training 1973
for CRT
Most have EMT 1969
and radio-
logical mon- 1967
itoring
training 1966
Snowmobile team
Cave rescue
team
(1) EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - 81 hours of training required by State of Maryland.
CRT - Cardiac Rescue Technician, also known as "paramedic" - 60 additional hours of class-
room time and 160 hours of hospital training, plus certification by State of Maryland
Examiners.
(2) A box ambulance provides additional interior working space now required by Federal
Standards.
A squad truck is equipped with winch and boo■ for removing or lifting wrecked velieles.
SOURCES:
Community Rescue Service, Inc.
Williamsport A@bulance Service
Boonsboro First Hose and Service
Sharpsburg Area Rescue Squad
Clear Spring Volunteer Ambulance Club, Inc.
Hancock Rescue Squad, Inc.
Washington County Civil Defense Headquarters
Health and Health Related Data for Appalachia Mar land, Health Planning Council for
Ppalac a Maryland, lnc., may 1973.
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1953
1952
1952
1952
1957
1956
MUNICAT
Fire frequency
Cadillac
Citizen band
Cadillac
and fire fre
uency
Chevy station
Four vehicles
wagon
are radio
Chevy 3/4 ton
equipped
truck
Base maintains
International
contact with
scout
CD Headquar-
(*fountain
ters
Rescue)
Reo Heavy
Rescue
Reo Heavy
Rescue
Reo Search
Light Truck
Reo 2� ton
command
truck
Ford Light
Rescue
Chevy Light
Rescue
4 -wheel drive
ambulance
Snowmobile
WASHINGTON COUNTY
EMS DISTRICTS
I. Community Rescue Service, Inc.
2. Williamsport Ambulance Service
3. Boonsboro First Hose and Rescue
4. Sharpsburg Area Rescue Squad
5. Clear Spring Volunteer Ambulance Club, Inc.
6. Hancock Rescue Squad, Inc.
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SUMMARY
The equipment and facilities for fire protection and rescue services
are of course limited by the funds available to purchase and expand them.
Although fire and rescue companies receive some public funding, the great bulk
of physical expansion must be paid for through fund raising efforts of volun-
teer members. This process is time consuming for the members involved and is
becoming more of a burden as equipment costs continue to increase.
In regard to providing adequate fire protection and rescue
coverage throughout the County, a number of problem areas have been pointed to.
A common problem in the Hagerstown area is the blocking of emergency vehicles
at railroad crossings. This problem is evident at the Downsville Pike, Vir-
ginia Avenue and Potomac Street crossings. Also, a number of roads in rural
areas of the County have been pointed to as being marginally accessible to
emergency vehicles.
Several companies have indicated the need for substations to more
adequately serve their response areas. The Community Rescue Service, Inc.
often has difficulty negotiating the city traffic in response to calls on the
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western and southern sides of Hagerstown. This may call for t'h.e location of
CRS substations in these areas. One of the Hagerstown fire companies may
relocate to the north end of town in order to provide better coverage to that
area. In addition, some county fire companies have indicated the need for sub-
stations in the southern end of the County.
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POLICE
PROTECTION
FACILITIES
Hagerstown Police
Washington County Sheriff
Maryland State Police
POLICE PROTECTION AND'
DETENTION FACILITIES
Police protection is afforded Washington County by three principle
agencies - the Washington County Sheriffs Department, the Hagerstown Police
Department, and the Maryland State Police. These agencies provide for the
public safety through enforcement of State and local laws and the appre-
hension of criminals.
Local detention facilities are maintained and operated by all three
police agencies. The Washington County Detention Center, formerly the County
Jail, acts as a correctional facility as well, in that correctional or reha-
bilitative programs are available for those who are sentenced there by the
Court.
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The Hagerstown Police Department is a public law enforcement agency
responsible for public safety and the enforcement of laws and ordinances within
the corporate limits of the City of Hagerstown.
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History
The first known police officer in the City of Hagerstown was an Officer
Elbert who served as the city's only law enforcement officer beginning in 1805.
Officer Elbert was also the first Hagerstown officer to be killed in the line of
duty. He died from gunshot wounds inflicted by an escaping prisoner. The first
Chief of Police took charge of a seven -man force in 1867. There have been fif-
teen chiefs since then.
The Police Department originally had its own separate building located
on Jonathan Street. When the original City Hall was constructed in 1882, the '
Department moved its offices there. The Department remained a part of City Hall
when the present structure was built in 1939.
Administration and Funding
The Hagerstown Police Department reports directly to the City Board of
Public Works. The Board consists of three members appointed by the mayor.
The Department is administered by the Chief of Police with the aid of
his administrative assistant, who is a Captain. The organization of the Depart -
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went is shown in chart form at the end of this section.
The primary source of funds for the Department is the City of Hagers-
town, which pays salaries and basic equipment costs. Non -local funding sources
include the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) and the
Department of Transportation. The Law Enforcemnt Assistance Administration pays
for special equipment such as the tape recording system for incoming phone calls
and the state-wide communications network (MILES), which links the Department
with other agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and State
Correctional facilities. The Department of Transportation provides funding for
traffic safety equipment and radar units.
The Department prepares a line item budget for submission to the Board
of Public Works. The Budget requests for 1975 totaled $1,486,007.08.
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HAGERSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Washington County Sheriff's Department is a public agency whose
duties and responsibilities are nowhere strictly defined, neither in State law nor
in the County Code. Traditionally, the Sheriff and his deputies have served as
officers of the Circuit Court, serving papers, collecting fines and court costs
and taking sentenced prisoners into custody. In recent years, the Department has
become increasingly involved in law enforcement responsibilities throughout the
County.
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History
The Sheriff has been an elected official in Washington County since the
time of the Revolutionary War. At that time the Sheriff was elected for a term
of three years and could not succeed himself. If he was unable to complete a full
term his place was taken by the man who received the second highest number of votes
in the election. In addition to serving as an officer of the court, the Sheriff
also acted as the County tax collector.
The first Sheriff of Washington County was George Hershey who served from
1777 to 1780. One of the more interesting men to serve as Sheriff was George
Swearingen who began his term in 1827. Swearingen was convicted of murdering his
wife and was hanged for his crime in 1829.
In 1838 the Maryland Constitution was changed to provide for a separate
County tax collector, thus relieving the Sheriff of that duty. In 1850 the Sher-
iff's term of office was lessened from three years to two years, and in 1946 it
was increased to four years.
The original jail and Sheriff's quarters were constructed over an eight
year period from 1818 to 1826. In 1857 a fire completely destroyed the jail but
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left the house standing. The jail was rebuilt in 1858 and remodeled in 1888, when
the second floor was added.
Administration and Funding
The Washington County Sheriff is an elected official who serves for a
term of four years and is responsible to the voters of Washington County for the
operation of his department. The Department is organized into three divisions,
each headed by a civilian director appointed by the Sheriff. All deputies are
selected based on county -wide examinations and personal interviews.
The divisions of the Department are organized by function. The Judicial
Services Division is responsible for courtroom security and serving legal papers.
The Patrol Division is the law enforcement branch and is divided into three
watches, each headed by a sergeant. The Detention Division is responsible for the
maintenance and operation of the County Jail.
The operation of the Sheriff's Department is currently funded entirely
by Washington County although some investigation is now being done into the pos-
sibility of receiving Federal assistance for some programs. The Sheriff submits
to the Board of County Commissioners a line item budget in two parts, one to cover
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expenses for civil operations such as judicial services and another for criminal
and correctional activities such as patrolling and operating the jail. For fis-
cal year 1973-74 the budget for civil operations was $89,094 and for criminal
and correctional activities $252,316, for a total of $341,410.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
115
MARYLAND STATE POLICE HAGERSTOWN BARRACKS
The Maryland State Police is charged with the enforcement of all laws
enacted in the State of Maryland. The State Police have jurisdiction throughout
Washington County, concurrent jurisdiction with Federal authorities over the
Federally owned land in the County, and jurisdiction in the incorporated towns
under special conditions.
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History
The Maryland State Police were originally organized as a motorcycle force
in 1920 under the authority of the State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. They were
reorganized as a separate branch of State government when the Maryland Legislature
created the Department of Maryland State Police in 1935.
The original State Police organization provided for substations in neigh-
boring Frederick and Cumberland but none in Hagerstown. Coverage was provided in
Washington County by resident troopers who reported to the headquarters in Fred-
erick. At that time the State Police manpower in the County was classified as an
assignment. This status was progressively upgraded over the years to a detachment
and later to a post.
On June 14, 1950 the local State Police unit suffered tragedy when
Trooper Lauren M. Ridge was killed in Hagerstown. He was the first Maryland State
Trooper to be shot to death in the line of duty.
In August of 1972 the State Police post in Hagerstown was officially
classified as a Barrack. In January of 1973 the Hagerstown Barrack moved into its
present building located at the I-70 and Md. 65 interchange.
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Administration and Funding
The Maryland State Police is now a branch of the State Department of
Public Safety and Correctional Services. Coverage is provided throughout the State
by seven State Police Troops. The Hagerstown Barrack is a subunit of Troop "B"
which is responsible for Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. The
Hagerstown Barrack also serves as the Headquarters Barrack for Troop "B".
Funding for the local Barrack is received from the Finance Division of
State Police Headquarters in Pikesville. Maryland State Police appropriations are
drawn largely from State General Funds and to some extent from Special Funds.
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MARYLAND STATE POLICE
HAGERSTOWN BARRACK ORGANIZATION
119
MARYLAND STATE POLICE PATROL SECTORS
Maryland State Police provide 24-hour patrol coverage throughout the
County. The County is divided into eight patrol sectors including Interstates
70 and 81, each of which is considered a separate patrol sector. Generally one
State Trooper is assigned to cover one patrol sector at a time, although occa-
sionally one trooper will be required to cover two sectors. All troopers on
the road maintain radio contact with the State PoliceHeadquarters indicated on
the map as a star.
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MARYLAND STATE POLICE
PATROL SECTORS
---- SECTOR BOUNDARY * BARRACKS "O"
INTERSTATES (SECTORS 647 AND 648)
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POLICE FACILITIES
NAME AND LOCATION
BUILDING
PERSONNEL
EQUIPMENT
POSITIONS
TRAINING
VEHICLES
COMMUNICATIONS
Maryland State Police
State Police Barracks
43
Troopers
All troopers are gradu-
34
cruisers
All cars are
Hagerstown Barrack
New building
(36 patrol,
ates of Maryland State
1
pick-up
equipped on
Md. 65 and I-70
17i acres of land
5 investi-
Police Academy
1
jeep
at least two
Designed to meet needs
gators)
(6 months)
1
crime lab
frequencies
for next 25 years
12
Civilians
Special training:
and some on
Includes two holding
6
Troop H.Q.
Scuba divers (1)
four frequen-
cells
personnel
K-9 operator (1)
cies
1
Auto Safety
Special tele -
Inspector
type and tel -
Also have
ephone sys-
specialists
tems
on tempor-
ary duty
Washington County
Court House
1
Sheriff
Western Maryland Police
1
prisoner van
Telephone con -
Sheriffs Department
Basement Offices
3
Directors
Training Academy
8
cruisers
tract with
Hagerstown
County Jail
3
Sergeants
(8 weeks)
3
unmarked
State Police
43 two-man cells
24
Deputies
Maryland Correctional
cruisers
Radio contact
4 six -man cells
3
Secretaries
Academy
1
jeep
with cruisers
4 three-man detention
1
Civilian
(4 weeks)
maintanied by
rooms
Cook
Special training:
State Police
Inadequate locking
12
Crossing
Scuba divers (5)
(County funds
mechanisms
Guards
appropriated
No recreation facili-
for new com-
munication
system)
Hagerstown Police
City Hall
1
Chief
All receive 245 hours
12
4
marked
unmarked
All cars are
equipped on
Department
Third Floor
2
Captains
required by Maryland
1
two frequen-
City Hall
Officers report room
5
Lieutenants
Police Training Com-
van
and locker room
8
Sergeants
mission
cies
Also 27 portable
�Hagerstown
Fourth Floor
70
Patrolmen
Special training:
radios
Police H.Q. and City
14
Civilians
Bomb disposal (1)
Jail (6 cells)
25
Part time
Polygraph 1
Fifth Floor
crossing
Breath-a-lyzer(9)
Classroom and records
guards
SWAT (S)
space
S
Police cadets-
Identi-Kit (1)
J
GMT (1)
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NAME AND LOCATION
i
Williamsport Police
Town Hall
Williamsport
Boonsboro Police
Department
Town Hall
Boonsboro
POLICE FACILITIES
BUILDING PERSONNEL
POSITIONS TRAINING
Town Hall 5 Police Officers
One room on first floor I 1 Police Officer
in rear of Town Hall 12 Part-time Offi-
cers
Clear Spring 1 Police Officer
(weekdays)
Hancock Police Depart- Share courtroom and muni- 1 Chief
ment cipal secretary's 2 Officers
City Hall office in City Hall
Hancock (3 holding cells)
SOURCES: Maryland State Police, Barracks 110"
Washington County Sheriffs Department
_Hagerstown Police Department
A Survey of Police Services, Washington_ County, Maryland
International Association fo Chiefs of Police, November, 1972
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EQUIPMENT
VEHICLES COMMUNICATIONS
1 patrol car
1 patrol car Radio contact
with car main-
tained by the
State Police
Barracks
Telephone con-
tact with
State Police
1 patrol car
2 patrol cars Radio contact
with car main-
tained by the
State Police
Barracks
Telephone con-
tact with
State Police
SUMMARY
Despite the advanced age of the Washington County Detention Center, the
overall condition of the building is considered good. There are some serious
deficiencies however. One is that almost all locking mechanisms are inadequate
which poses a serious security problem and creates a considerable safety hazard
for correctional officers who work in the Detention Center. Another serious
deficiency is the total lack of recreational outlets for the inmates. Because of -
a shortage of supervisory personnel and the fact that the outside yard of the Deten-
tion Center is inadequate, even long-term prisoners are not permitted to exercise
outside their immediate cellblock. This situation may create tension and pressure
on both inmates and correctional officers.
Although it is generally accepted that the Washington County Sheriff is
responsible for police protection throughout the County, his department is neither
manned nor equipped to provide adequate coverage, except for an area limited to the
immediate vicinity of Hagerstown. In addition to law enforcement responsibilities,
the Sheriff must provide deputies for court duty and the administration of the
Detention Center which severely limits the number of men available for patrol duty.
Furthermore, the Sheriff has no direct contact with his cars on the road, but is
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required to telephone the State Police Barracks where radio communication is main-
tained with both State Police cars and County Sheriff cars.
The condition of State Police facilities is considered excellent and
capable of meeting their needs for many years to come. The City of Hagerstown
Police Department is not as fortunate, having to occupy very crowded quarters on
the fourth and fifth floors of City Hall. Consideration is being given to moving
the Department from its present location to the Western Maryland Railway Station
on Burhans Boulevard. A problem pointed to by a number of law enforcement officials
is the lack of a separate juvenile detention facility in Washington County.
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CIVIC - CULTURAL
FACILITIES
Museum of Fine Arts
Free Library
Historical Sites and Museums
CIVIC CULTURAL FACILITIES
Civic -cultural facilities provide a community with a sense of identity.
Such facilities as museums, libraries, community halls, and civic centers provide
focal points of community interest. They may be used for exhibitions, perfor=
mances, social gatherings, and public meetings.
In many cases civic -cultural facilities are unique to the community in
which they are located. For example, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
is one of the very few county art museums to be found in the country.
Civic -cultural facilities may provide important links with the past.
The Hager House is testimony to a rich historical heritage which is Washington
County's alone. The County Free Library may point to its own unique place in
history as the source of the first bookmobile ever to be used anywhere.
The Civic' -cultural facilities discussed in this section are not
inclusive of all such facilities in the County. Although not specifically men-
tioned in this inventory, numerous civic buildings, community halls and historic
sites exist in Washington County which contribute significantly to the vitality
of our community.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is one of the few "County"
art museums in the United States and the only Maryland art museum to be found
outside the City of Baltimore. It offers monthly art exhibitions and gallery
tours as well as on-going programs for youth and adults. Special events such as
lectures and concerts are also scheduled.
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History
In 1930, the building and the initial collection of art objects were
given to the people of Washington County by Anna Brugh Singer, a former resident
of Hagerstown. In 1949, Mrs. Singer added two memorial wings to the original
structure in the name of her husband, the late William H. Singer, Jr.
Museum membership began in 1954. Since that time, membership has grown
to over 500 individuals, families, civic and business organizations, and corporate
supporters. Members who contribute to the Museum's support, receive monthly bul-
letins and announcements, catalogues of major exhibitions, copies of the annual
report, and a loo discount at the Museum sales desk.
Administration and Funding
Policy decisions and guidance on Museum programs and activities are
provided by the Board of Trustees. The Board consists of seventeen members
including the Mayor of Hagerstown, the Superintendant of Schools, and the Presi-
dent of the Board of County Commissioners, who are all ex -officio members.
The Director of the Museum is responsible to the Board of Trustees for
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administration. He is assisted by a staff of ten, including a full—time curator,
building engineer, and secretary. In addition, there is an Art School Faculty of
local artists who serve as part-time instructors for art classes held at the
Museum.
The Museum is also assisted by a number of volunteer groups. A Museum
Volunteer Services Committee provides volunteers to serve as tour guides, sales
desk staff, and library aides. Girl Scouts, Volunteers of America, and Senior
Citizens assist in special programs.
Lectures, exhibits, and concerts held at the Museum are funded entirely
by membership contributions. Member contributions amount to about 20% of the
Museum's total budget. The remaining 80% consists mostly of operating expenses,
which are funded by Washington County and the City of Hagerstown. Prior to fis-
cal year 1973-74, operating costs were shared equally by the County and City,
with each contributing about 40% to the total budget. The share is presently
70% County, 10% City, and 20% membership.
The Museum's total budget for 1973-74 was $79,700.00
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FACILITIES AND SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
- -
Washington County
Museum of Fine
CONDITION
Essentially sound,
need to renovate
FACILITIES
SPACE
Grounds 3
PARKING
29 Spaces
STAFF
SERVICES
TYPE OF SERVICE
FREQUENCY OR
AVAILABILITY
Open Tues. -Sat.
LEVEL OF USE
1973 - 74
Total Attendance
Arts, City Park
roof,heat,light.
acres.
Building
Inadequate
for special
10 A.M.-S P.M.
47,152
Hagerstown
16,763 sq.ft.
programs.
Sunday $ Holiday
1 P.M. -6 P.M.
Exhibition Space
Approx.
Director and
Exhibitions
Monthly
32 Exhibitions
8000 Sq.Ft.
Staff of 10
Performance Space
125 Seats
Guest per-
Concerts, Lectures,
As Scheduled.
7 Concerts, 36
Inadequate
formers and
Films.
Films, 11 Lectures
for large
lecturers.
84 Group Meetings
groups.
Girl Scout
Youth Program
Saturday
1,767 Programs
Volunteers
Painting,
Mornings
Modeling and
other activities
Volunteer
Conducted Tours
Upon Request
42 Tours
Services
Committee
4 Part -Time
Museum Art School
Saturdays
121 Classes
Instructors
Staff and
Lending Library,
Upon Request
Volunteers
Books, Films, Slides,
2,500 volumes, 13
films,36 f.strips
4000 slides
Museum
Conservation and
Upon Request
Conservator
Restoration Iden-
tification of Art
Objects.
Storage Space
Approx.
4000 .Ft.
SOURCE: Washington
County Museum of
Inadeouate
Fine Arts
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Summary -
The Museum building is essentially in good condition. The most critical
needs are for repairs to the roof and improvements to the heating and lighting
systems. There is also a need for more storage space.
A recurring problem is inadequate parking space for special programs
and events. Concerts and large receptions held at the museum severely overload
the small parking lot and often require patrons and guests to park along the park
road behind the Museum. This not only inconveniences the people who attend Museum
events by requiring them to walk considerable distances, but it also violates city
parking regulations.
Increased fuel and power costs contribute heavily to the total cost of
operating the Museum which currently stands at $264 per day just to keep the
Museum open. This money must come from City and County contributions to the
Museum budget. Membership contributions can only be used to pay exhibits and pro-
grams. The current level of public funding provides just enough for daily opera-
tions with little left over for spending on improvements.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
The Washington County Free Library is a public system which loans books
and audio-visual materials to adults and children, provides needed information to
individuals and organizations on request, and carries on running programs designed
for all age groups.
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History
The Washington County Free Library was opened to the public in 1901,
having been funded in the main by a contribution from Benjamin F. Newcomer. Con-
tinuing support was to be provided by the Board of County Commissioners at $1,500
per year and by the Mayor and Council of Hagerstown at $1,000 per year. The
library was established as an institution to serve the entire County rather than
only the city.
In 1905 bookmobile service was initiated, the first time a bookmobile
had.ever been used anywhere. As branches were established in the County over the
years, contracts were drawn up to serve these units.
In 1965 the library in Hagerstown moved from its Summit Avenue location
to a new building on South Potomac Street. In 1967 the Washington County Free
Library was named headquarters library of Western Maryland Public Libraries.
Administration and Funding
The Washington County Free Library is a private corporation chartered
in 1898 by the Acts of Maryland. A self perpetuating Board of Library Trustees
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is responsible for setting policy at the Central Library and working with the six
branch library boards.
A Library Director, hired by the Board of T-rustees, is responsible for
implementing policy approved by the Board and for the day-to-day operation of the
library. He also works with the six branch libraries end is Head Administrator
of Western Maryland Public Libraries.
For fiscal year 1973-74, the library spent a total of $405,117.74.
This money was used for salaries, library materials, equipment, bookmobile oper-
ation and maintenance, utilities and other expenditures. Funding sources for
1973-74 were as follows:
County
57%
City
16%
State
17%
Endowments -and -gifts
3%
Fines and fees
5%
Other income
2%
The present Central Library Building on South Potomac Street was con-
structed entirely with non-public funds. Part of the cost of construction was
financed by an endowment fund which is in the care of the Board of Trustees. The
remainder of the cost came from private contributions from -individuals, groups,
and industries in the area.
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FREE LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FACILITIES
! SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
CONDITION
SPACE
PARKING
STAFF
TYPES OF SERVICE
AVAILABILITY
VOLUMES
CIRCULATION
1974
Washington County Free
Excellent, Built
40,000 sq.
Adiacent lot
33 employees
Check out books, tapes,
Open M - F 9:OOAM-9:OOPM
173,235
321,994
Library -Central Branch,
in 1964.
ft.
inadequate.
records, films,
Sat. 9:OOAM - 5:OOPM
Antietam and South
May acquire
reference information.
Potomac St. Hagerstown
additional
Also special activ-
t
space.
ities .
IJ
Funkstown Library
Good, located in
N/A
No parking.
1 part-time
Same as above.
W 6'OOPM - 8:OOPM
1,500
3,619
Baltimore Street
former church.
employee.
S 9:OOMf -12:00 Noon
(Deposit Station)
Williamsport Library
Good, built
990 sq. ft.
Adequate
1 part-time
Same as above
T 12:00 Noon - S:OOPM
4,035
15,939
East Potomac Street
Circa 1930.
parking in
employee.
6:00 PM - 8:OOPM
adjacent Town
1 assistant.
TH Same
Park.
S 1:OOPM - S:OOPM
Boonsboro Library
Good, located
1,800 sq.
Adequate
1 part-time
Same as above
M 3:00-S:OOPM 6:00-8:00
1,955
7,456
Main Street
in former bank.
ft.
on -street
employee
T 6:00-8:OOPM
parking only.
1 assistant
W 2:00-5:00PM
TH 6:00-8:OOPM
S 2:00-S:OOPM
Keedysville Library
Excellent,
N/A
Adequate
l.part=time
Same as above
1,500
5,894
Taylor Park
built in 1970
adjacent
employee
F
(Deposit Station)
parking.
Snarpsburg Library
Main Street
Fair, Renovation
in
548 sq. ft.
Adequate On-
1 part-time
Same as above.
Winter Summer
2,252
9,295
process.
street parking.
employee.
W 2-5 9 - 12
1 assistant
6-9 6 - 9
T Same Same
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FREE LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION
FACILITIES
SERVICES
CONDITION
SPACE
PARKING
STAFF
TYPES OF SERVICE
AVAILABILITY
VOLUMES
CIRCULATION
973
Blue Ridge Summit Library
Good, Recently
1,066 sq. ft
adequate
1 part-time
Same as above
M T W TH 4:00 PM-8:00 PM
,Railroad Station
renovated.
Adjacent
employee
Saturday 10:00AM-1:00 PM
5,041
18,851
parking
1 assistant
-
Smithsburg Library
Good
1,001 sq.ft
Adequate on
L part-time
Same as above. 'T
2:00 PM - 9 PM
2,052
22,09)
'4ater Street
street parking
employee
TH 5:00 PM - 8 PM
L assistant
S 1:00 PM - 4 PM
dancock Library
Excellent
2,016 sq. ft
Adequate
L part-time
Park Circle
Built in 1968
parking in park
employee
Same as above
T 10:00 AM - 5 PM
7,292
17,561
area
1 assistant
N 10:00 AM - S PM
F 7:00 PM - 9 PM
.Bookmobile
Excellent - 1970
N/A
N/A
3 full-time
Deliver Books and
Assigned Schedule.
4,000
75,8(6
1 part-time
Records_
SOURCE: Washington County Free Library
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Summary
The central branch in Hagerstown is a new building in excellant condi-
tion. It should be adequate for many years since it is provided with a 23 foot
high ceiling which allows for the addition of a second floor without the need to
expand laterally. There may be a need for additional parking in the future, but
this might be accomodated by the acquisition of the Massey Ford lot when they
move to the Valley Mall.
The physical plants for all branches are thought to be adequate by the
Library Director. A possible exception to this might be the Williamsport Library
which has current plans for expansion. The Director also indicated that more
books are needed in the branches and that consideration might be given to estab-
lishing new branches at either the Valley Mall or the Longmeadow Shopping Center.
One of the two bookmobiles is out of commission. A new bookmobile may
be purchased with Federal funds which might be available under the Library Ser-
vices and Construction -Act. Funding for the operation of the Central Library may
be jeopardized in the near future by a major reduction in the annual contribution
by the City of Hagerstown from $70,000 to $1,000.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS
Historical sites and museums are preserved and maintained by the City of
Hagerstown and by the Washington County Historical Society with the assistance of
the County government. These sites reflect the County's rich historic heritage
and are open for public visiting.
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History
In 1911 a group of interested citizens met at the Washington County
Free Library to form a historical society in response to a call by Mr. Harvey S.
Bomberger of Boonsboro. The Washington County Historical Society was formed by
twenty-seven original members and was incorporated on January 24, 1912. Mr.
Bomberger served as the first president.
Over the years the Historical Society has expanded to over eight hun-
dred members. The services and activities have greatly increased due to the
volunteer efforts of members of the Society and other interested groups and indi-
viduals. Chief among these activities has been the acquisition, restoration, and
and maintenance of four key historical sites in the County which are open for pub-
lic visiting.
The facilities that are currently maintained by the Society are described
in more detail in the pages that follow. They are The Miller House, The Country
School, The Valley Store Museum, and The Hager House. The Hager House alone
represents nearly twenty years of work which began in 1944 with the announcement
of an option to buy ten acres of land including the original home of the founder
of Hagerstown. The Hager House was finally opened to the public on August 1, 1963.
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Administration and Funding
The Historical Society is guided by a Board of Directors consisting of
fifteen members who are elected by the general membership for terms of three
years each. The terms are staggered so that five new members are added to the
Board each year.
The Society's numerous activities are coordinated by a full-time Exec-
utive Secretary and an assistant. Other paid employees include a part-time Cat-
aloguer and Secretary for the Society Library. All other assistance is rendered
by volunteer workers.
The operating expenses of the Historical Society are paid for by funds
from membership dues, fees, sales, and an annual dinner. The City of Hagerstown
pays for the maintenance of the Hager House and pays the salaries of its curators.
The Washington County Commissioners make an annual contribution to the Society
which in recent years has amounted to about $5000 per year. The security system
which was installed in all Society facilities in 1972 was paid for by the County.
The total estimated budget for fiscal year 1974-75 is $11,745.
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
FACILITIES
SERVICES
NAME AND LOCATION DESCRIPTION
PARKING
STAFF
TYPES OF SERVICE
AVIALABILITY
VISITORS
IN 1974.
The Miller House Federal period townhouse
On -street
58 - 60
Monthly exhibits, guided
Open daily.
Over 6000
Society Main Office mansion built in the
parking, plus
volunteer
tours. Special tours
2 P.M. -4 P.M.
Society Library 1820's. Features his-
municipal lot
tour
for groups of 20 or more.
Except Monday
West Washington Street toric exhibits, clocks
one-half
guides.
Reception rental up to 100.
Hagerstown and dolls, Bell pottery,
block away.
19th Century garden,
1 first taxi in Hagerstown.
The Hager House Original home of Jonathan
Parking lot
Paid curator
Exhibits of Hager memora-
Open Tuesday
6471
City Park Hager, built in 1739.
with approxi-
Additional paid
blia and artifacts.
through Saturday
Hagerstown Authentically restored
mately 14 spaces
staff in summer
Special tours in May.
10 A.M.-Noon
stone house, built over
Additional
2 P.M. -4 P.M.
two active springs.
available for
Sunday 2 P.M.
special events.
5 P.M. (June 1 -
October 1)
The Valley Store Recreation of County
Adjacent lot
Few volunteers
Exhibits and displays.
Open Tuesday
800 people
Museum store with displays,
with 20 spaces.
available.
Opened on request.
through Saturday.
during
City Park 1890 costumes, house-
10 A.M.-Noon
Parks Art
Hagerstown Wares, mail-order
1 P.M. -4 P.M.
Festival
clothing, dry goods.
(July 1 - Sept.l)
alone.
Also Civil Wat
Sunday 2-4:30 P.M.
exhibit.
(June 1-Oct.l)
The Coiu►try School Two room turn -of -the
Nearby church lot
8 Volunteer
Exhibits and displays.
Open Sunday.
Over 1300
Beaver Creek Century schoolhouse
guides.
1:30 P.M. -4:30 P.M.
Church Road featuring a refurbished
(June 1 - Oct. 1)
class -room and exhibits
1 of millinery and shoes,
dressmaking, and farm
tools.
I
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SOURCE: Washington County Historical Society.
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Summary
The physical condition of the sites run by the Historical Society are
considered good. There has been a problem finding enough volunteers to keep the
Valley Store Museum open.
County support of the historical sites has been greatly appreciated,
especially the contribution by the County Commissioners of a burglar alarm sys-
tem that was installed in each facility. Some concern has been expressed over
the failure of any action by the County on the proposal submitted by the Society
to reconstruct Colonial Elizabeth Town in time for the Bicentennial. The pro-
ject, which was to cost $408,000, was requested in May 1973 but the Society heard
nothing about it thereafter.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
CIVIC -CULTURAL FACILITIES
1.
Washington
County Free Library
2.
Funkstown
Library
3.
Williamsport
Library
4.
Boonsboro
Library
S.
Keedysville
Library
6.
Sharpsburg
Library
7.
Blue Ridge
Summit Library
8.
Smithsburg
Library
9.
Hancock Library
10.
Washington
County Museum of Fine Arts
11.
The Miller
House
12.
The Hager
House
13.
The Valley
Store Museum
14. The Beaver Creek School
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
CULTURAL FACILITIES
■ Libraries
• Art Museums
o Historical Si+es and Museums
RNMENT
FICE
AND
BUILDINGS
GARAGES
County Office
Garages
Buildings and
County Office Space Inventory
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDINGS AND GARAGES
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners owns and maintains
a number of facilities for carrying on the business of County government. These
facilities are also used by various State agencies and non-profit organizations
on a donated and rental basis.
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COUNTY
OFFICE BUILDINGS AND GARAGES
NAME AND LOCATION
ACREAGE
PRIMARY USERS
COMMFNTS
Court House
122.5 x 140
Office space for County and State
County -owned building
Washington Street and Summit
agencies
Avenue
Circuit Court 1
Court House annex
85 x 122.5
Office space for County and State
County -owned building
Summit avenue
agencies
Circuit Court a 2
Old Post Office Building
116 x 148
Office space for Sanitary Commis-
County -owned building
Antietam Street and Summit
sion, Extension Service,
Office Space for Community Action Council
Avenue
Community Action Council
serves as a portion of County in-kind
contribution
Welfare Center
121 x 166
Office space for Washington County
County -owned building
112 West Baltimore Street
Department of Social Services
State pays rental based upon maintenance,
(State agency)
I insurance, and custodial costs
County Commuter Office
190 x 186
Office and garage facility for
County -owned
West Washington Street and
160 x 200
County Commuter
Devonshire Road
County Detention Center
240 x 240
Dentention Center and Office spacel
County -owned
Jonathan and Church
for County Sheriff
Hagerstown
County Free Library
164 x 240
Library and office space
County -owned
South Potomac and Antietam St.
Hagerstown
County Orphans Home
58.9
Orphans Home
County -owned
San Mar
Child Development Center
` 100 x 200
Community Action Council
County -owned
North Street
Hagerstown
Old Mt. Lena School
1.1S
Washington County Council for
County -owned
Mt. Lena
Retarded Children
I Leased agreement (S1 oer vearl
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COUNTY OFFICE BUILDINGS AND GARAGES
NAME AND LOCATION
ACREAGE
PRIMARY USERS
COMMENTS
Civil Defense Facility
222 x 500
Office, garage, and training
County-owned
Frederick Street
center for civil Defense Rescue
Hagerstown
Company
Health Department Building
4.33
Office and clinic space for
County-owned
1300 and 1302 Pennsylvania
County Health Department
Avenue
Office space for Medical Care
Hagerstown
Administration (U.S. Department
of HEW)
Health Department Buildings
4150 S. F.
Office and clinic space for
Rented space
1305 and 1309 Pennsylvania
floor space
County Health Department
Annual rent - $12,000
Avenue
(Mental Health Division)
Hagerstown
Hancock Health Center
1250 S. F.
Clinic space for County Health
Rented space
East Main Street
floor space
Department
Annual rent - $1,500
Hancock
Smithsburg Health Center
1350 S. F.
Clinic space for County Health
Rented space
floor space
Department
Annual rent - $2,280
Old Boonsboro School
Civil Defense Hospital for
Owned by Board of Education
Boonsboro
emergency use
County Roads Garage
28.56
Office and garage facility for
County-owned
Northern Avenue
County Roads Department
Ha erstown
County Roads Garage
6.10
Office and garage facility for
County-owned
Route 34
County Roads Department
Keedysville
County Roads Garage
4.0
Office and garage facility for
County-owned
Greensburg Road
County Roads Department
Smithsbur
County Roads Garage
5.0
Office and garage facility for
County-owned
U.S. Route 40
County Roads Department
Pectonville
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COUNTY OFFICE SPACE
County offices occupy owned and rented government buildings. Office
space has been inventoried in terms of square footage currently being occupied
for particular uses.
150
COUNTY OFFICE
SPACE INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT
BUILDING
NUMBER
SQUARE FOOTAGE
OR OFFICE
AND FLOOR
EMPLOYEES
OFFICE
VISITOR
CONFERENCE
STORAGE
OTHER
TOTAL
Map Department
Court House
1
500
210
710
Basement
Building Maintenance
Court House
5
400
410
810
Basement
Clerk of Circ.uit Court
Court House
0
1425
1425
Basement
Clerk of Circuit Court
Court House
17
1060
225
7630
8915
First Floor
Register of Wills
Court House
3
520
200
1190
1910
First Floor
Orphans Court
Court House
0
200
First Floor
(Court Area)
200
Xerox Room
Court House
2
240
240
First Floor
Circuit Court #1
Court House
4
470
150
2655
420
3695
Second Floor
(Court and
(Witness
Jury Room)
Rooms
Grand Jury Room
Court House
0
750
750
Second Floor
Law Library
Court House
1
1790
1790
Second Floor
(Library)
Clerk of Circuit Court
Court House
0
130
130
Second Floor
(Marriage
Room
Accounting Department
Court House
7
1090
1090
Annex
Basement
151
COUNTY OFFICE SPACE-INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT
BUILDING
NUMBER
SQUARE FOOTAGE
OR OFFICE
AND FLOOR
EMPLOYEES
OFFICE
VISITOR
CONFERENCE
STORAGE
OTHER
NOTAL
Civil Defense
Court House
1
1890
1890
Annex
Basement
Data Processing
Court House
5
925
120
1045
Annex
Basement
Sheriff's Department
Court House
4
800
800
Annex
Basement
Assessments
Court House
0
180
180
Annex
Basement
County Treasurer
Court House
6
970
350
110
1630
Annex
First Floor
Assessments
Court House
18
2700
110
2810
Annex
First Floor
Elections
Court House
2
835
t
835
Annex
First Floor
Manpower (CETA)
Court House
8
360
360
Annex
First Floor
Board of County
Court House
4
420
160
625
1205
Commissioners
Annex
Second Floor
Planning and Zoning
Court House
Commission
Annex
10
885
100
120
215
1320
Second Floor
(Drafting)
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COUNTY OF ICE SPACE INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT
BUILDING
NUMBER
SQUARE FOOTAGE
OR OFFICE
AND FLOOR
EMPLOYEES
OFFICE
VISITOR
CONFERENCE
STORAGE
OTHER
TOTAL
Inspection and Permits
Court House
11
725
100
825
Annex
Second Floor
Economic Development
Commission
Court House
Annex
2
275
100
90
46S
Second Floor
Conference Room
Court House
0
515
1
515
Annex
Second Floor
Manpower (CETA)
Court House
1
150
150
Annex
Second Floor
Snack bar
Court House
4
290
290
Annex
Second Floor
Circuit Court #2
Court House
4
620
1330
180
2130
Annex
Third Floor
(Court and
Jury Room)
(Detention)
Juvenile Services
Court House
6
960
150
1110
Annex
Third Floor
State's Attornev
Court House
6
590
590
Annex
Third Floor
County Investigator
Court House
1
190
135
325
Annex
Third Floor
Parks and Recreation
Court House
2
160
160
Annex
Third Floor
153
COUNTY OF ICE SPACE INVENTORY
DEPARTMENT
OR OFFICE
BUILDING
AND FLOOR
NUMBER
EMPLOYEES
SQUARE FOOTAGE
OFFICE
VISITOR
CONFERENCE
STORAGE
OTHER
TOTAL
Community Action
Council
Old Post Office
Basement
20
965
150
50
1165
Dairy Herd Improvement
Association
Old Post Office
Basement
—
180
540
720
Artificial Breeding
Cooperative
Old Post Office
Basement
_
150
150
Sanitary Commission
Old Post Office
Main Floor
4
510
120
255
885
University of Maryland
Extension Service
Old Post Office
Main Floor
13
1975
200
1085
160
140
3560
Engineering Department
40 Summit Avenue
12
1320
80
100
1500
Tourism
40 Summit Avenue
2
300
I
300
Plumbing Board
1302 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue'
3
300
300
Transportation Commis-
Sion
1000 West Wash-
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SOURCES: Washington County Space Needs Study (Montgomery Ward Building and Court House Annex), April 1974.
Existing Court House Alterations, Baker-Wibberly and Assoc., Drawings 14, 15, and 19, April 1962.
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Summary
Office space for County and State agencies located in the Court House,
the Court House Annex, and the Old Post Office is limited and there is little or
no room for expansion.
The space problem should be greatly alleviated with the completion of
the renovation of the Old Montgomery Ward Building, which now houses the District
Court, on West Washington Street. When completed, the second floor of this
building will house a number of County agencies. The County Coordinating Committee
has studied the space needs of various agencies and will reaommend to the County
Commissioners which agencies should be moved to the new building.
The first floor of the building is now occupied by the State of Maryland
District Court. The State rents this space from the County on a square footage
basis.
In regard to the location of County agencies, it can be said that County
and State government in Washington County is for the most part centralized. With
the exception of branches of the Health Department and Roads Department, most
government agencies are located in the City of Hagerstown.
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SUMMARY
SUMMARY
Community Facilities and Services in Washington County serve a wide
range of functions for County residents. In general, they serve to make
living in Washington County a safer and more satisfying experience.
It
The ability of the various Community Facilities to fulfill their
functions is measured by their location, size, general condition, availability,
and adequacy in terms of equipment and personnel to provide services to the
community. These measures will be more fully examined and evaluated in the
Community Facilities and Services element of the Comprehensive Plan. At that
time, professional standards and state and national norms will be used as com-
parative indicators of the adequacy of community facilities as they exist in
the County today. This report represents the first step in the direction of
an evaluation and plan to provide adequate facilities now and in the future.
This study has attempted to present a general overview of community
facilities and services in Washington County. It has been based upon more com-
prehensive and detailed publications and upon personal interviews and discussions
with service providers. For more specific and detailed information on particular
facilities, these sources should be consulted.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY - COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Educational Facilities
1. Statewide Master Plan for Community Colleges in Maryland 1973-1983, Maryland
State Board for Community Colleges, Annapolis, Maryland, October, 1973.
2. Hagerstown Junior College: A Selected Topics Evaluation Report, Hagerstown
Junior College, Hagerstown, Maryland, March, 1974.
3. Master Plan: Inventory of Facilities Phase, Washington County Board of
Education, Hagerstown, Maryland, November, 1974.
4. Rules, Regulations, and Procedures for the Administration of the School Con-
struction Program , Interagency Committee for School Construction, Balti-
more, Maryland (1973 Cumulative Supplement).
Health Facilities
5. Services of the Washington County Health Department, Washington County Health
Department, Hagerstown, Maryland, January, 1974.
6. Operational Plan for Fiscal Year 1974, Was-hington County Health Department, 1974.
7. Brook Lane Psychiatric Center (A brochure published by the Brook Lane Psychiatric
Center) .
-8. Comprehensive Health Plan for the State of Maryland: Health Facilities and Services,
Maryland Comprehensive Health Planning Agency, Baltimore, Maryland, July, 1973.
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9. Health and Health Related Data for Appalachia, Maryland, The Center for Com-
prehensive Health Planning, University of Virginia Medical' Center,
Charlottesville, Virginia, May, 1973.
10. Five Year Reyional Health Development Plan, 1972-1976, Health Planning Council
of Appalachia Maryland, Inc., Cumberland, Maryland.
Fire and Rescue Facilities
11. Health and Health Related Data for Appalachia Maryland, The Center for Com-
prehensive Health Planning, University of Virginia Medical Center,
Charlottesville, Virginia, May, 1973.
Police Protection Facilities
12. A Survey of Police Services: Washington County, Maryland, International Assoc-
iation of Chiefs of Police, Gaithersburg, 'Maryland, November, 1972.
Civic -Cultural Facilities
13. Annual Report 1973, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland.
14. Master Plan for the Development of Library Services in the State of Maryland
1976-1980, Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Library
Development and Services, Baltimore, Maryland, December 1974.
15. Moving Into the Future (Library Statistics)
Annapolis, Maryland, October, 1973.
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Annapolis Research Corporation,
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16. Washington County Space Needs Study: Montgomery Ward Building and Court
LHouse Annex, County Coordinating Committee, April, 1974.
All Sections
17. Plan For The County, Baker-Wibberley and Associates, Hagerstown, Maryland,
October, 1971.
L 18. Hagerstown: The -Updated Comprehensive Plan (Community Facilities), Urban
Research and Development Corporation, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,
LMay, 1974.
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ABSTRACT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
Inventory of Community Facilities and Services in Washington County
Maryland Department of State Planning
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
Maryland Department Washington County Planning and
of State Planning Zoning Commission
State Office Building 24 Summit Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland Hagerstown, Maryland
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Regional Office
Baltimore, Maryland
MD. P-1013
Pages: 161
Abstract: This study inventories existing community facilities and services
in Washington County. It places primary emphasis on the condition,
location, and size of physical facilities. To a lesser extent it
deals with the levels of community services and the personnel who
provide them. There is also a discussion of history, administra-
tion, funding and significant problem areas of the major facilities.
The study is intended to be of general interest to Washington
County residents. It is also intended as a reference for plan-
ners, service providers, and decision makers. Finally, it will
serve as a data base upon which will be developed the Community
Facilities and Services element of the updated Washington County
Comprehensive Plan.
Author:
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Name of Local
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Series Number:
ABSTRACT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
Inventory of Community Facilities and Services in Washington County
Maryland Department of State Planning
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
Maryland Department Washington County Planning and
of State Planning Zoning Commission
State Office Building 24 Summit Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland Hagerstown, Maryland
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Regional Office
Baltimore, Maryland
MD. P-1013
Pages: 161
Abstract: This study inventories existing community facilities and services
in Washington County. It places primary emphasis on the condition,
location, and size of physical facilities. To a lesser extent it
deals with the levels of community services and the personnel who
provide them. There is also a discussion of history, administra-
tion, funding and significant problem areas of the major facilities.
The study is intended to be of general interest to Washington
County residents. It is also intended as a reference for plan-
ners, service providers, and decision makers. Finally, it will
serve as a data base upon which will be developed the Community
Facilities and Services element of the updated Washington County
Comprehensive Plan.