Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Braddock’s 5th Camp
Erected by Maryland Historic Trust and Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1681.
Location. 39° 41.734′ N, 79° 10.453′ W. Marker is in Grantsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker is on National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Springs Road (Maryland Route 669), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grantsville MD 21536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Fuller-Baker House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The National Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Leo J. Beachy (approx. one mile away); Casselman Hotel (approx. 1.2 miles away); Traveling the National Road (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grantsville.
Additional keywords. Braddock's Road, National Road
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,451 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.