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Townsend Cook historic marker commemorating the 1885 lynching
Carroll County
Summary
A historic marker near the old Westminster jail will recognize Townsend Cook, an African American man lynched in 1885. Councilman Kevin Dayhoff thanked county Public Works staff for helping install it ahead of Sunday's dedication.
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
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✅Who benefits
The whole community, through honest reckoning with local history.
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