The Strawbridge Home for Boys was originally the Judge George Washington Manroe farm in the late ninteenth century. In the early 1900's the farm was purchased by George and Ella Albaugh of Westminister. In 1922 the Albaugh's gave their 318-acre farm, with the house and outbuildings, to the Methodist Episcopal Church as an orphanage for boys. It was named for Robert Strawbridge, the first Methodist minister in Carroll County. The first structure built was the Hobab Summer Pavilion. It was dedicated on September 7, 1924. At the same time, the old Manroe farmhouse was renovated for living areas for 15-20 boys. The frist boys were scheduled to arrive on December 1, 1924. In June 1926, the Reamy gateway (where the cache is now) was dedicated. On the same day the cornerstone was laid for ther new dormitory, called the Carroll Building, after David. H Carroll, a major benefactor. In the late 1950's the Methodist church decided to consolidate its orphanages in the Baltimore region and sold Strawbridge. The Manro farmhouse has since disappeared, as have the rest of the buildings. The only thing that remains is one chunk of the old Reamy gateway.
This is a small white tupperware container with a pen and other trinkets. Bring stuff to add!!