Jones Falls Hornpipe

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1- 8 1s set, cast (2s step up), 1L+2s and 1M+3s dance RH across. 1s finish BtoB in middle, 1L facing up, 1M facing down
9-16 1s set (as Double Triangles), 1s cast to Right round 4th corner position into middle, 1L facing down, 1M facing up. 1s set as in Double Triangles
17-20 1s cast to Right round 2nd corner position into 2nd place opposite sides while 2s+3s dance ½ R&L starting dancing up/down sides
21-24 1s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 on opposite sides, LSh to 1st corner position (1M down, 1L up)
25-28 1s turn ¾ LH, 1s cast to Right (1M down, 1L up) round 4th corner into 2nd place own side while 2s+3s dance ½ R&L starting dancing up/down sides
29-32 1s dance ½ LSh reel of 3 on own sides (1M up, 1L down). 213

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

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It flows through Baltimore and ultimately feeds into the Inner Harbor, which is part of the Patapsco River system. The stream originates in Baltimore County and travels roughly 29 kilometres before reaching its endpoint. Along its course, it passes through a mix of suburban, parkland, and urban areas.

Much of the lower section of Jones Falls has been heavily modified. In central Baltimore, portions of the stream run through culverts and tunnels beneath the city, especially near the downtown area. This section includes the Jones Falls Expressway, a major roadway that runs parallel to the stream for several kilometres. Efforts have been made over time to manage flooding and urban runoff, both of which are ongoing concerns due to the stream's route through developed areas.

The Jones Falls has historically influenced the development of the region. In the 18th and 19th centuries, its water power supported local industry, including mills and factories. In modern times, restoration projects have aimed to improve water quality and ecological health, addressing pollution and habitat disruption caused by urban infrastructure.

The stream is part of a larger watershed, and its condition affects not only the local environment but also the health of the Chesapeake Bay downstream. Environmental monitoring and planning continue to play a role in maintaining and improving the state of Jones Falls and its surroundings.

Jones Falls, Maryland, United States

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