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

Irish Laborers

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

1. Irish Laborers monument

Viewing west towards monument.

Inscription. This monument was erected in memory of the Irish laborers who died building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1828 – 1850

Erected 2008 by Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div. I, Allegany Co.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 39° 38.83′ N, 78° 45.782′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It can be reached from Canal Street 0.2 miles Wineow Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C&O Canal Terminus (within shouting distance of this marker); A Canal Boat Replica—The Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home on the Boat—The Captain's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore a Trail Network (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Footer's Dye Works (about 400 feet away); Cumberland Terminus: Yesterday and Today

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(about 500 feet away); Cumberland Gateway Westward (about 800 feet away); Life on the Canal (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.

More about this marker. Marker is located along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath. Walk past the canal boat replica called the "Cumberland." The marker is located on the left side of the towpath just before the footbridge.

Also see . . .
1. Cumberland Visitor Center, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, National Park Service. (Submitted on September 26, 2019.)
2. History & Culture, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park, National Park Service. (Submitted on September 26, 2019.)

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

2. Irish Laborers monument

Viewing west towards monument.

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

3. Irish Laborers monument

Viewing south towards monument.

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

4. Irish Laborers monument

Viewing east towards monument.

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

5. Irish Laborers monument

Viewing north towards monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2019. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 26, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.