Sugarland's Story / Rest in Peace

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Authors

Reese, Gwen
Johnson, Suzanne
Diggs, B.J.
Fletchall, Annette

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2010-03

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Volume 53;Number 1

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en_US

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Recounts the history of Sugarland, an African American community established in 1871 near Poolesville. Discusses founding of the community church and school, as well the history of individual residents, families, and events. Discusses historic cemeteries and funeral homes in the county, as well as the changing mores of burial practices through time.

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Montgomery County Historical Society