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Civil War in Allegany County
Strategic Location
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By J. J. Prats, May 16, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Civil War in Allegany County Marker | | |
Inscription. During the Civil War, thousands of
United States soldiers were stationed
here in Cumberland and Allegany
County to guard against raids and
incursions by Confederate forces.
Located only about 130 miles from
the capital at Washington. D.C.,
and a short march from Winchester,
Virginia, and Romney, West Virginia,
at the lower end of the Shenandoah
Valley, this area was strategically important to both sides in the conflict. Here in Cumberland was the
western terminus of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal. The National Road,
a principal east-west thoroughfare, also ran through the area. Most significantly, Cumberland was a major stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, an artery used for the rapid transportation of Federal troops,
supplies, and equipment. The protection of this vital lifeline between Wheeling, West Virginia, and Washington was concentrated in Cumberland. Because of its importance to the Union war effort, the railroad
in Allegany County became a prime target for Confederate raiders. Allegany County also became home to a large United States military hospital complex, where thousands of
sick, injured, and wounded soldiers received medical care. After the war ended, Cumberland became a major demobilization base.
Please enjoy your Maryland
Civil War Trails tour and drive carefully. We hope you learn a great | | | | 
By J. J. Prats, May 16, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Two Civil War Trails Markers | | |
deal
about the important role our community played in the conduct and
outcome of the Civil War.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails marker series.
Location. 39° 38.961′ N, 78° 45.807′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on Canal Street south of Baltimore Street, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. It it on the left edge of the Western Maryland Railway Station Plaza. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gettysburg Campaign (here, next to this marker); Western Maryland Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington at Will’s Creek (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Headquarters of George Washington (about 400 feet away); Col. Joshua Fry (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Cumberland. |
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By J. J. Prats, May 16, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Two Civil War Trail Markers | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 28, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,066 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Springfield, Virginia.
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