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

Michael Cresap

(1742–1775)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006

1. Michael Cresap Marker

Inscription. He built his house, which can be seen nearby, about 1764. A trader, he cleared wilderness and fought Indians in “Cresap’s War” in Ohio, 1774. As a Captain he led riflemen, some painted Indian-style, to Boston at the start of the Revolution. Because of failing health he attempted to return home but died on the way and is buried in Trinity Churchyard, New York City. A brick addition to the house was built about 1781.

Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.

Location. 39° 32.508′ N, 78° 36.692′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of Opessa Street and Green Spring Road, on the left when traveling east on Opessa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19015 Opessa Street, Southeast, Oldtown MD 21555, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maryland’s Liberty Tree (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory Of Col. Thomas Cresap (about 600 feet away); Memorial (about

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700 feet away); Oldtown and Lock 70 (about 700 feet away); Old Town (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oldtown.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Capt. Michael Cresap Marker - Circleville, OH

Also see . . .
1. The Irvin Allen / Michael Cresap Museum. This website includes a virtual tour of the museum with plenty of photographs, including one of his gravesite in New York City. (Submitted on July 21, 2006.)

2. Michael Cresap. This Ohio History Central Online Encyclopedia entry describes his adventures in Ohio. (Submitted on July 21, 2006.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006

2. Michael Cresap Marker

Michael Cresap's House, Now a Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006

3. Michael Cresap's House, Now a Museum

View is from Green Spring Road. Marker can be seen on the left. The sign in front of the house reads Maryland History. Michael Cresap Museum. Open by Appointment.

Michael Cresap Marker and intersection sign for Green Spring Road & Oppessa Street. image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019

4. Michael Cresap Marker and intersection sign for Green Spring Road & Oppessa Street.

Viewing west towards marker.
Note #1: Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum is the structure on the right.

Michael Cresap Marker and Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum exterior image. Click for full size.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019

5. Michael Cresap Marker and Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum exterior

Viewing north towards marker and museum.

National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019

6. Michael Cresap Marker and Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum exterior

Viewing north towards marker and museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,017 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 23, 2019.