Riverside Park Marker

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Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Riverside Park

By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

1. Riverside Park Marker

Inscription. Land for this park was donated to the city in 1893. The park formerly included the site of the bridge approached to your right and an area extending along the river bank upstream. Then, there were extensive walkways, benches, flowerbeds, a viewing fountain, a boat dock, and a bandstand. Concerts were given during the summer on Sundays. The park was a focal point of activity. Excursion boats operated up the Potomac River from the park until 1924. The boats were operated by Frederick "Buck" Dreyer and provided pleasant rides and access to Dreyer's Beach (upriver near Bowling Green) for swimming.
Riverside Park presently is part of the Fort Cumberland Trail. Herein are found many historical markers and exhibits commemorating our local heritage. These include the cabin (now restored) which served as a headquarters of Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War period and a stone marker which honors Colonel Thomas Cresap and his family.

Location. 39° 38.985′ N, 78° 45.89′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of Greene St. and Bridge Street on Greene St.. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Riverside Park Photo, Click for full size

By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

2. Riverside Park

Washington Headquarters building in background.

. Fort Cumberland Trail (here, next to this marker); Where the Road Began (here, next to this marker); George Washington at Will’s Creek (a few steps from this marker); Headquarters of George Washington (a few steps from this marker); Col. Thomas Cresap (a few steps from this marker); Col. Joshua Fry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old National Pike (within shouting distance of this marker); Trenches and Tunnels / Army Discipline (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Cumberland.

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 6, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,045 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.