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Brunswick Distinguished CitizenDistinguished Citizen 1982

Brunswick: 100 Years of Memories (1990) Trott, Rev. Norman L., D.D. (1901-1974) Honored 1982 In 1939, Mr. Trott was sent to serve the Methodist Church on Maryland Avenue and to enlarge its building. He adapted his urban background to the new rural setting, visiting railroad workers during their lunch hour. “Fellowship Hall” was included in the building program to accommodate community activities. Dr. Trott was an active participant on boards of the conference of his church and on boards of trustees of the academic institutions of the Methodist Church. He became president of Wesley Theological Seminary in Westminster and later at American University in the District of Columbia. After retirement, he directed his energies to guiding Asbury Village, a Methodist retirement facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Trott earned a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1931; he was honored with the degree of Doctor of Divinity.