Historical human remains discovered in Frederick, close to Revolutionary War barracks

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 24, 2026

Words: 918

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Little is known about the two sets of skeletal remains uncovered during an excavation in downtown Frederick earlier this week — only that police are convinced they’re “historic in nature.”

The bones were discovered Tuesday by archaeological crews excavating land near the Hessian Barracks, an 18th century building on the grounds of the Maryland School for the Deaf. The excavation was part of the beginning stages of historical restoration work.

The remains were left in …

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