I took a trip out to see Cats Paw Organic Farm in Union Bridge, Maryland last week and learned a bit about the local history. I saw some rural parts of Maryland not too many travelers see. Lots of interesting things in some of these small Maryland country towns beg to be investigated.
Railroad Museum
I wish the railroad museum would have been open, but since it wasn’t Sunday it was closed.
old train from the rails days of glory
Civil War Trails
One of the battle of Gettysburg Union heroes made his final journey at this train station. I read with great interest this story.
General Reynolds memorial
Didn’t know that farming history ran deep around here. After seeing this historical marker and plenty of farms, I knew farming was the mainstay for generations.
Not the grim reaper
I walked around Cats Paw Organic Farm. With it being early season there wasn’t much growing in this field yet, other than grass and weeds. Rudy, the owner showed me around and gave me some heirloom tomato plants for my garden and some tatsoi. I’ll be plucking unbelievably good tomatoes in July from that tomato gift. Love those Brandywine and Cherokee Purple heirloom tomatoes.
Field of green
This building with its mural caught my eye on the main drag. I didn’t look to be open during my brief visit. So many small towns have lost main street businesses to chain restaurant and stores. What a shame!
The real deal old-time look
Don’t know if I’ll ever pass that way again, but I’m glad I made the drive. There are probably a hundred towns like Union Bridge in Maryland waiting for my curiosity to grab me and take me for a ride. Nothing like a good Maryland country roads trip through America’s Mid-Atlantic region to make for a memorable weekend. With any luck, I’ll pass through several more before my time in Maryland comes to an end.
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