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

Church of St. Patrick, Cumberland

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

1. Church of St. Patrick, Cumberland Marker

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A log chapel dedicated to St. Mary was built on this site in 1791. The first parishioners were mostly English Catholics from Southern Maryland. A brick church replaced the log building in 1939. Cumberland became a major center of transportation and commerce in the mid-19th century with construction of the National Road, C&O Canal, and B&O Railroad. Irish immigrants drawn by economic opportunity brought, substantial growth to the parish. The present church, designed by Irish-born architect John Tehan was completed in 1851 and dedicated to St. Patrick.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 39° 39.291′

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

2. Church of St. Patrick, Cumberland Marker

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N, 78° 45.865′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of North Centre Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on North Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Centre Street, Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Mass On This Site (a few steps from this marker); Church of Saint Patrick (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site Catholic Education In Wesern Maryland Began (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Asbury Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Butler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cumberland City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Girritta Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.