Who was Hagerstown named after?
Jonathan Hager
Margaret Hager
William Hager
Albert Hager
Answer
Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant and prominent landowner, founded Hagerstown in 1739 and named it after himself. He established a settlement along the Conococheague Creek, attracting other settlers to the fertile lands of the region. In time, Hagerstown grew into a prosperous town, serving as a regional center for agriculture, trade, and transportation.
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