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Garrison

Residential town in Baltimore County, north Maryland; population (1990) 5,000. It is located 18 km/11 mi northwest of Baltimore. Fort Garrison, the oldest standing fort in Maryland, was erected in 1695 as a refuge against American Indian attacks. Once surrounded by wilderness, the fort now stands amid suburban housing developments.



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We took from them three horses, and all their baggage; and being informed, by two of our number that went to their town, that the Indians had entirely evacuated it, we proceeded no further, and returned with all possible expedition to assist our garrison against the other party.
Adventures Of Col. Daniel Boone by Filson, John View in context
The Seventh Cavalry still in garrison, here; also the Ninth Dragoons, two artillery companies, and some infantry.
A Horse's Tale by Twain, Mark View in context
And when a passenger gave an officer of the garrison copies of the Tribune, the Herald, and Times, he was surprised to find later news in them from Lisbon than he had just received by the little monthly steamer.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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