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Finding Boss Shepherd’s tomb

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Rick

Alexander Shepherd was one of the key people responsible for Washington being what it is today, but few know who “Boss” Shepherd was even if his statue is to the right of City Hall’s steps. Indeed, Shepherd is known as … Continue reading →

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Who’s the boss? Why ‘Boss’ Shepherd, of course

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Rick

George Washington may be the father of our country and namesake for the our town, but Alexander Robey Shepherd, better known as “Boss Shepherd,” is considered “The Father of Modern Washington.” Shepherd actually stopped an 1870s movement to relocate the … Continue reading →

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