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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Poolesville, Maryland

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Ruins of Seneca Quarry stone cutting mill.

Poolesville, Maryland

Seneca Quarry

This ruined quarry once produced the distinctive red sandstone used for construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Planetary Radio Emissions Discovery Site

Poolesville, Maryland

Planetary Radio Emissions Discovery Site

Using a massive antenna made up of five miles of wire, two scientists tuned into organic radio waves from the planet Jupiter.
Seneca Schoolhouse.

Poolesville, Maryland

Seneca Schoolhouse

The oldest surviving one-room schoolhouse in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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John Poole House

Poolesville, Maryland

John Poole House

Dating to 1793, this is the oldest building in Poolesville.
The Old Town Hall Bank Museum And Exhibit Hall

Poolesville, Maryland

The Old Town Hall Bank Museum and Exhibit Hall

The old building has been restored to its 1907 appearance.
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Warren Historic Site

Dickerson, Maryland

Warren Historic Site

Once the center of a thriving early Black community called Martinsburg.
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Boyds Negro School

The only public school for Black children in the region from 1895-1936.
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