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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Boonsboro is a charming Washington County town located at the base of South Mountain, originally founded in the 1830s by George Boone, a cousin of famed American pioneer Daniel Boone.
- Today, the city serves as the gateway to the Antietam National Battlefield, known for its connection to significant American Civil War battles in 1862.
- It is known throughout the East Coast for its connection to internationally-acclaimed novelist Nora Roberts, the owner of lovely local hotel Inn BoonsBoro.
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