Take a look at the photo below. It shows Emmitsburg’s very own money that was created by the Corporation of Emmitsburg in 1840 in order to purchase items within the town. Ernie Gelwicks of Emmitsburg shared the currency that he’s been collecting for several years. Shown below is a 50 cent note, a six and a quarter cent note, and two variations of one dollar notes. Each shows various images. Ernie is missing the twelve and a half cent note that will complete his collection.
Ernie shared, “In 1837, President Andrew Jackson closed the banks. There was no money. With the exception of Thurmont, every city in Maryland made their own money.”
