Welcome to the City of Aberdeen
This quiet city located near the head of the Chesapeake Bay got
its name; it seems, upon the whim of a Mr. Winston from Aberdeen,
Scotland, who came to occupy a house just west of Hall’s Cross
Roads in 1835. The house was next to the railroad right-of-way; and
when the railroad inaugurated a stopping point there, Mr. Wilson
became the first station-master. He took it upon himself to name
the stop “Aberdeen.” The name stuck. Aberdeen soon became a
railroad forwarding point for local agricultural products destined
for the markets of Baltimore and Philadelphia. The availability of
that economical and efficient transportation inspired the
development of Harford County’s first canning industry in 1867.
Today, two national railroads carry passengers and commodities
along the eastern corridor passing through Aberdeen on the way.
Aberdeen is fortunate to have as its neighbor the world’s most
diversified military research and development center—Aberdeen
Proving Ground. The city and the Proving Ground have close social,
educational, and economic interdependence. The city’s diverse and
multicultural population is a product of the strong military
influence that has existed for close to 80 years. Demonstrating a
strong relationship between industry and community, Aberdeen has
attracted major manufacturing and distribution companies to locate
in the city. With the opening of the Higher Education Applied
Technology Center, Aberdeen is poised to become one of the hottest
technology centers in the northeast.
The quaintness of the downtown area lends a village atmosphere
to Aberdeen, although city conveniences abound. A volunteer fire
and ambulance department and the Aberdeen police department offer
excellent protection. There is a modern public library, Senior
Citizens’ Center, Boys & Girls Club, and two museums. Its
neighborhoods have spacious yards and tree-lined streets with homes
that range from modern townhouses to restored Victorian “mansions.”
Aberdeen is rich in history and historic landmarks. In 1982, a
survey of historic homes, churches, and other sites was undertaken;
so far, 48 sites have been identified by the Maryland Historical
Trust. The All-American City award was presented to Aberdeen in
1997 in recognition of the city’s commitment to partnership and
progress, creativity and collaboration, perseverance and pride.
This cache is located on city property. Why do people live in
cities? Mostly they live there because of the services that cities
provide and all cities have areas like this; it is the back bone of
the services that they provide. This cache takes you to a recycling
area, water treatment plant, and the city shop. The cache is just a
short walk away. The area doesn't look special, but it is; this
services area is what keeps us all happy living in a city.
Thank you for visiting Aberdeen!
Thanks to the Lighthouse Trolls for helping with this hide!
