In 1792, the gold/silver price ratio was fixed by law in the United States at 15:1, which meant that one troy ounce of gold was worth 15 troy ounces of silver; a ratio of 15.5:1 was enacted in France in 1803. The average gold/silver price ratio during the 20th century, however, was 47:1.
Updated as of. About Deep Creek Lake. Conveniently Located Close To Several Major Cities. Located in Garrett County in north-western Maryland, Deep Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir conveniently located a short drive from Morgantown, WV (45 minutes), Pittsburgh (2 hours), Baltimore (3 hours), and Washington DC (3 hours).
Creek Ridge County Park. 7943 W. 400 N. Michigan City, IN. Coolspring Township. This park land is leased from the state and was dedicated in 1992. Creek Ridge encompasses 112 acres and is located just south of Michigan City. A series of accessible boardwalks allow all visitors a chance to experience the entire trail system.This property is host to deer, fox, raccoons, and rabbits that live in the park's open field prairies, wetlands, and hardwood forests.