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Historical Markers in Grantsville, Maryland

 
Clickable Map of Garrett County, Maryland and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Garrett County, MD (157) Allegany County, MD (293) Fayette County, PA (274) Somerset County, PA (147) Grant County, WV (32) Mineral County, WV (74) Preston County, WV (116)  GarrettCounty(157) Garrett County (157)  AlleganyCounty(293) Allegany County (293)  FayetteCountyPennsylvania(274) Fayette County (274)  SomersetCounty(147) Somerset County (147)  GrantCountyWest Virginia(32) Grant County (32)  MineralCounty(74) Mineral County (74)  PrestonCounty(116) Preston County (116)
Oakland is the county seat for Garrett County
Grantsville is in Garrett County
      Garrett County (157)  
ADJACENT TO GARRETT COUNTY
      Allegany County (293)  
      Fayette County, Pennsylvania (274)  
      Somerset County, Pennsylvania (147)  
      Grant County, West Virginia (32)  
      Mineral County, West Virginia (74)  
      Preston County, West Virginia (116)  
 
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1 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — “The Little Crossings” / Castleman’s River Bridge(of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman's River) / (formerly “Little Youghiogeny”)
“The Little Crossings” (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River). So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh). . . . Map (db m167051) HM
2 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — “The Little Crossings” / Castleman’s River Bridge(of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman's River) / (formerly “Little Youghiogeny”)
“The Little Crossings” (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River). So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh). . . . Map (db m225294) HM
3 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Bear Camp
General Braddock's 6th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne Saturday and Sunday June 20th and 21st, 1755. Washington was forced to remain behind with a guard on account of "violent fevers" until cured by "Dr. James's Powders (one of the most excellent . . . Map (db m135626) HM
4 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Bear Hill School
Originally built and situated a few miles south of Jennings, Maryland in 1913, the structure served as a school until 1952. After that date it served various church related functions. In 1994, the current owners, Robert and Shirley Hay, donated . . . Map (db m135672) HM
5 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman Hotel
The Casselman is a mid 19th-century hostelry, probably built in the early 1800's by Soloman Sterner, to serve travelers on the National Road. The stylistic features of the building show strong early 1800s Federal influence, but many of the specific . . . Map (db m104844) HM
6 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman River BridgeSpruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk Reported missing
When built in 1813, this structure was the largest single-span stone bridge in America. The high arch was designed to facilitate riverboat traffic on the proposed C&O Canal. However, due to the emerging railroad industry in the nineteenth century, . . . Map (db m225293) HM
7 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman River Bridge State ParkBicentennial 1813-2013
Spanning the Cassleman River and supporting 200 years of hooves, boots, sleigh runners, and wheels of every type and description, the Cassleman River Bridge begins its third century on the National Road in Grantsville, Maryland. It is one of the . . . Map (db m135702) HM
8 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Casselman River Bridge State ParkBicentennial 1813-2013
Spanning the Casselman River and supporting 200 years of hooves, boots, sleigh runners, and wheels of every type and description, the Casselman River Bridge begins its third century on the National Road in Grantsville, Maryland. It is one of the . . . Map (db m167079) HM
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9 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Castleman’s River Bridge/The Little Crossings(Formerly "Little Youghiogeny")
Castleman's River Bridge (Formerly "Little Youghiogeny") Erected 1813 by David Shriver, Jr., Sup't of the "Cumberland Road" (The National Road). This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously . . . Map (db m100) HM
10 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Compton School
Built on New Germany Road (ca 1810-1830). Moved to Spruce Forest in 1989. Restoration made possible by a loan from Maryland Historical Trust. House donated by Cora BroadwaterMap (db m137545) HM
11 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Crash of a United States B-52 Bomber — Mountain District American Legion Monument —
This monument is dedicated to the citizens of this area who gave their time and their energy and their skill, for more than five days in sub zero weather and deep snow, to assist the air and ground rescue teams in recovering the victims of a crash . . . Map (db m71195) HM
12 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Early InnsGrantsville — A Heritage of Hospitality —
The Casselman Inn. You are standing in front of the Casselman Inn, which was opened in 1842 by Solomon Sterner. This establishment has also been known as Sterner House, Drovers' Inn, Farmers' Hotel and Dorsey Hotel. There was a large outdoor . . . Map (db m360) HM
13 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — General Braddock’s 5th Camp
On the march to Fort Duquesne June 19th, 1755. By Washington’s advice, Braddock pushed forward from Little Meadows to this camp with 1200 chosen men and officers leaving the heavy artillery and baggage behind to follow by easy stages under Colonel . . . Map (db m357) HM
14 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Glotfelty House
Built in 1776 on the road between Salisbury and Pocahontas, Pa. by Solomon Glotfelty, as part of a larger log structure. Moved to Penn Alps in 1972 to be used as an artisan's studio.Map (db m137543) HM
15 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — GrantsvilleA Heritage of Hospitality — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation — Reported permanently removed
When the National Road came through here in 1815, this settlement was a half mile away along the old Braddock Road. This “New Grantsville” developed just west of the Casselman Bridge, completed a few years earlier. About a dozen . . . Map (db m477) HM
16 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Keyser's RidgeLiving with Extreme Weather — The Road That Built The Nation —
"I saw the wind blow so hard on Keyser's Ridge, that it took six men to hold the hair on one man's head." In the early days of the National Road, this stretch was often "snowed up" with drifts up to twenty feet deep. Stagecoaches and . . . Map (db m153157) HM
17 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Leo J. BeachyPhotographing the National Road — The Historic National Road —
“My camera lens does not lie. It took just what it saw, no more, no less.” –Leo Beachy Leo J. Beachy (1874–1927) left us a special legacy. One of seven children raised on a farm named Mt. Nebo, he lived in these . . . Map (db m431) HM
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18 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Little Meadows
General Braddock's 4th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 17, 1755. Washington arrived here after Braddock's defeat July 15th, 1755. Washington also stopped here May 9th, 1754, July 7th or 8th, 1754, October 1st, 1770, November 26th, 1770 and . . . Map (db m361) HM
19 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Markley House
First built north of Salisbury, PA. prior to 1775 by John Markley on an 800-acre tract granted by the King of England. Marked and moved to a new site prior to 1885, and then to Penn Alps in 1985.Map (db m137548) HM
20 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Mountain Maryland Gateway to the WestGarrett County, Maryland
(Logo for Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West, Garrett County) (7 small color images of structures and landscapes. 1 large color image of the Cassleman River Bridge.) Transportation Transportation features include Garrett . . . Map (db m168096) HM
21 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Mountain Maryland Gateway to the WestGarrett County, Maryland
[Side 1] Gateway to the West The overarching theme in the Heritage Area is Garrett County's relationship to the opening and development of America's western frontier in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In fact Garrett County is . . . Map (db m223083) HM
22 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Negro MountainThe Highest Point on the National Road — The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation — Reported permanently removed
You have reached the highest point on the National Road. Here, in the far western mountains of Maryland is the backbone of eastern America. In 1817, the National Road construction crew took on the challenge of crossing this tough terrain by . . . Map (db m5409) HM
23 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Negro MountainThe Highest Point on the National Road — The Road That Built The Nation —
You have reached the highest point on the National Road. Here, in the far western mountains of Maryland is the backbone of eastern America. In 1817, the National Road construction crew took on the challenge of crossing this tough terrain by . . . Map (db m236979) HM
24 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — New Germany LakeNew Germany State Park — Friends of New Germany —
Long before 1930, thirteen acres of low-lying land in the village of New Germany was flooded and dammed. An earthen dam was constructed, largely through the efforts of John Swauger, to hold back the waters of Poplar Lick Run for the operation of . . . Map (db m61167) HM
25 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Robert Lee Payne
In memory of Robert Lee Payne, Major U.S.A.F., who died here from the crash of a B-52 Jan. 13, 1964. A kind and loving husband and father.Map (db m67300) HM
26 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Schrock Cabin
Build about 1930 as a woodland retreat and writer's studio for Alta Schrock near her parental home at Niverton, Pa. of materials provided by her father. Moved to Penn Alps in 1970.Map (db m137553) HM
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27 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Site of the National Pike Blacksmith ShopSpruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk
This was the site of a blacksmith ship for shoeing horses and servicing stagecoaches, freighters and Conestogas on the National Road. Up to fourteen coaches per day, each way, passed here during the peak season. Traffic was often so heavy that the . . . Map (db m137552) HM
28 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Stanton’s MillSpruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk
In 1797, Thomas Stanton conveyed water rights to Jesse Tomlinson, and Tomlinson built the first grist mill on the site of Col. Dunbar's 1755 hospital encampment. The mill was prime reason for settlement in this area. In addition to being an . . . Map (db m438) HM
29 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Swauger MillNew Germany State Park — Friends of New Germany —
In 1850, this land was the site of a three-story gristmill, which processed wheat, buckwheat and cornmeal for the people who lived in the village of New Germany. John Swauger built the gristmill piece by piece, using hardwood from his own property, . . . Map (db m61169) HM
30 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The Fuller-Baker HouseA Rare Log Building with a Pedigree — The Historic National Road —
This humble log cabin is a rare survivor of a common dwelling built by early settlers on the Allegheny frontier. Built after 1813 as a two-story log building, its large size has led some to believe it was once used as a tavern, giving respite to . . . Map (db m4921) HM
31 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The Miller House
Built by Benedict Miller, Amish Bishop an Patriarch, and his son Joel B., in 1855 near what is now Springs, PA. Moved to Penn Alps campus in 1986 and restored in 1987 as an Anabaptist Peace Center as well as a memorial to the early Millers' walk of . . . Map (db m137550) HM
32 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The National PikeSpruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk
In 1806 Congress authorized and funded the construction of a National Road from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River at Wheeling, WV. This National Road, also known as the National Pike or Cumberland Road, was our nation's first highway and truly the . . . Map (db m84794) HM
33 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The National RoadThe Road that Built the Nation
"...so many happy people, restless in the midst of abundance." Alexis de Tocqueville, 1840 Americans are an adventurous people. From past to present, they have used feet, horses, wagons, stagecoaches, canals, . . . Map (db m134374) HM
34 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The Original Tombstone of Solomon Glotfelty
This is the original tombstone of Swiss immigrant, Solomon Glotfelty. It was located in the Old Union Cemetery, Salisbury, PA. Notice the misspelling of "Glotfelty". For more information about this family, check inside or contact The Caster . . . Map (db m153158) HM
35 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — The State LineLast Stop in Maryland — The Road That Built The Nation —
Here in America's first interstate highway enters Pennsylvania. The National Road started in Cumberland, connected to a series of privately funded turnpikes from Baltimore, and eventually wound its way through four states to Illinois. . . . Map (db m235243) HM
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36 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Traveling the National RoadGrantsville — A Heritage of Hospitality —
Granstville's Main Street, designated today as Alt. Route 40, was once part of the National Road, the country's first federally funded highway. Visit our Town Park to learn more about the history of the National Road. Traffic on the National . . . Map (db m177981) HM
37 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Winterburg House
Built in 1820 in Grantsville, Md. as a stagecoach stop on the Old National Pike. Food, drink, sleeping accommodations and tickets were for sale here. Reconstructed at Penn Alps in 1967.Map (db m137554) HM
38 Maryland, Garrett County, Grantsville — Yoder House
The Yoder House is being built to preserve and share the Yoder story. The House of Yoder, nonprofit, tax exempt corporation was formed and construction followed ground breaking on October 21, 1995. Work progressed as donated funds and labor became . . . Map (db m98537) HM
 
 
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