25-04-2025
Town of Boonsboro celebrates Appalachian Trail commemorative stamp
BOONSBORO, Md. () — The U.S. Postal Service has issued a commemorative stamp for a historic and scenic treasure that is the small town of Boonsboro.
The Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia to Maine. But closing out the week, Boonsboro is the center of attention.
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The town is one of the so-called 'A.T.' communities, special to small towns.
'Boonsboro is one of just 56 A.T. communities that run up and down the trail of the 14 states where the trail runs,' Sandra Marra, president and C.E.O. of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, said.
The trail is an attraction for hikers, tourists, and history buffs 'that brings in people from all over the world,' according to Marra.
'[It's] also a place where locals can go out and enjoy nature,' she said.
The trail is a popular retreat for Washington County Commission Jeff Cline, who regularly hikes the trail for fitness, but also to take in the scenic vistas.
'It's a great view looking west into the Hagerstown Valley, and you can see the Greenbrier lake,' Cline said.
As Mark Wahl with the Postal Service explains, commemorative stamps like these are reserved for unique treasures in the American landscape.
'There's a story for every stamp and a stamp for every story,' Wahl said.
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As for Boonsboro's postmaster, proud to display the new commemorative stamp in her post office?
'The Appalachian Trail is the best place to be,' Maria Johnson said.
The newly-issued commemorative stamps will be available at the Boonsboro Post Office for the next 30 days.
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