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Historical Society of
Mount Airy, Maryland, Inc.
Artifact of the Month
The following artifact is from the Historical Society's collection and is featured this month.
State Trooper’s Hat
This straw State Troopers had been worn by Charles "Buzz" Norris. Mr. Norris lived on Plain View Avenue. He "hung out" on the Main Street of town for about 30 years. He was a self designated "town cop". The Maryland State Troopers office gave him a hat to wear. It was his responsibilty to raise and lower the flag each day. Mr. Norris was mentally challenged but was well known as a town "character."
1999.002.001
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