Secrets of Allegany County: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History From Mountain Maryland

by James Rada Jr.

Once upon a time in Allegany County…

In the mountains of Western Maryland, Allegany County, Maryland, grew into an industrial center of Maryland because of the coal seams below the ground. The county now remains a destination for people who want to enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty of the area. They also continue to discover the forgotten stories of the county.
Secrets of Allegany Little-Known Stories & Hidden History Mountain Maryland tells the stories of interesting people, unsolved crimes, and unusual incidents. These are the stories you won’t read about in history books.

From award-winning author James Rada, Jr. comes another collection of fascinating stories and dozens of photographs that tell some of the hidden history of Allegany County.

208 pages, Paperback

Published August 8, 2022

About the author

I am a multi-award-winning journalist and copywriter. I have also written a number of books, both fiction and nonfiction and plan to write even more. I work as a freelance writer in Gettysburg, PA, where I live with my wife and sons.