Unionville
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Unionville Historic African-American community settled by ex-slaves and free blacks. Many were in the Union Army in Civil War; village's name honors local soldiers. Unionville grew after war to nearly 40 buildings with church and school. In cemetery are 18 black soldiers who fought for the Union 1863-1866.
Maryland Historical Trust Maryland State Highway Administration
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