GC4118X Delmar - Former MML Geotrail 2013 (Traditional Cache) in Maryland, United States created by MML Geotrail

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SirCrab: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.

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Hidden : 1/4/2013

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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The Maryland Municipal League Geotrail 2013
Celebrating Maryland’s Cities and Towns.
Delmar MML District 1

The 2013 MML geotrail and geocoin promotion ended on April 1, 2014. We would like to thank everyone for participating and a special thanks to the Maryland Geocaching Society members for all their support. Be sure to visit the MGS website at www.mdgps.org for the latest news on geocaching in Maryland.

For updated information, visit the MML web site at MML link or the Maryland Geocaching Society web site at MGS Link

You are seeking a traditional hide stocked with a variety of items. This cache is available dawn to dusk, 7 days per week. Please no night caching!

Delmar's history begins in 1859 when the Delaware Railroad was extended to the southern boundary of the Maryland/Delaware border. Elijah Freeney and Winder Hastings, large estate owners, granted right-of-way to the railroad and donated land for a terminal. Mr. Freeney laid out the small town and built the first house and the first store.

Many towns owe their existence to a railroad, and the two contiguous towns of Delmar, Maryland, and Delmar, Delaware, are among them. At the end of the rail line, in both states, merchants took advantage of economic opportunity, and railroad workers established residences. Thus, two towns originated and prospered as one. Before the end of the century, both had been chartered as incorporated municipalities in their respective states: Delmar, Maryland and Delmar, Delaware.

Fires in Delmar in 1892, and again in 1901, devastated the town. Following the second fire, many buildings were rebuilt of brick and plans were begun for a water distribution system. Like other communities, each town elects its own mayor and council, passes its own ordinances, and raises its own revenue. But beyond those activities, arrangements are unique indeed. According to a formula based largely on population, the two revenue streams are applied to a single municipal operation with a single town manager. The wastewater treatment plant, the police station, and the town hall are located in Delmar, Maryland, while the water treatment plant, the library, and the volunteer fire department are located in Delmar, Delaware. Elementary school students are all taught in Delmar, Maryland. Middle and high school students who live in Maryland may choose to attend school in Delmar, Delaware, or in nearby Salisbury, Maryland.

This unusual brand of municipal government is not without its challenges. For example, police officers must have certification and knowledge of the law in both states, although most local regulations are compatible to avoid confusion among residents. Overall, the benefits of Delmar’s unique municipal arrangement outweigh the disadvantages—more efficient operations are achieved and opportunities for state grants are broadened.

Historic Mason-Dixon Markers
The Town of Delmar thanks you for visiting!

Thanks to HiTechMD for helping with this hide!

Thanks to the Calvertcachers, Snurt, and the Maryland Geocaching Society for assisting with this project!

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Gjrrgl’f Ubgry

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A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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Delmar - Former MML Geotrail 2013 Traditional Cache

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