CollinsFactor

Jonesborough, TN

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East New Market, Dorchester County, Maryland
The Comprehensive History of a Small Town on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Academy Hill
The Old Jonesborough High School was built in 1926. In 1980, over $1,000,000 was invested to restore the building and divide it into 13 luxury condos.

Dr. A.L. Manning Project
Dr. Anthony Lafayette Manning (1831-1878) was a larger than life resident of East New Market and Baltimore, Maryland in the 19th century. This website highlights his poetry, prose, personal history and eccentricities along with the mystery of his missing book of poetry and prose. Thirteen of his poems have been discovered as of 2026. Each has been set to music with the poems serving as the lyrics.

Family History & Genealogy
Numerous family histories completed and many more on the way.  Primarily Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia.

Sports Stories
The Olde Providence Recreation Association, Charlotte's Basketball All-Stars, 5 Second NFL Career, Baseball in Baltimore, the 1890s Orioles.

The Collins Typewriter Company, Jonesborough, U.S.A.
Frank, Amy, Amanda, and Ellie Collins

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