Friendsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Youghiogheny River

A Powerful Playground

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

1. The Youghiogheny River Marker

Inscription. Stretched out below you is the Youghiogheny River and Reservoir. This swift and mighty river carves twisting canyons carpeted with lush evergreens. Its refreshing waters plunge over cascading waterfalls. Enticing the adventurous and luring the nature lover, the Youghiogheny's whitewater powers river rafters, energizes kayakers and draws anglers for thrilling recreation and rejuvenation. In contrast, its placid reservoir provides a sanctuary for boaters, fishermen and campers. The river shapes more than the landscape, it creates a natural playground for everyone to enjoy. Learn more - step into the Welcome Center and chat with a travel counselor, or explore at visitmaryland.org.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 40.617′ N, 79° 22.533′ W. Marker is in Friendsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker is on I-68 E. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Friendsville MD 21531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. At The Crossroads Of Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); J.W. McCullough, Lumbering and Mining Titan (approx. 1.7 miles away); Friendsville Baseball Fever, Cider Mill, Shanty Town (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bear Creek Lumber and Meat Market

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Walnut Street and First Avenue – F.G. Fox & Sons (approx. 1.8 miles away); Yough Motors, Confectionary and Bandstand (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Unique Milling Company (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Friendsville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

2. The Youghiogheny River Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

3. The Youghiogheny River Marker

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 19, 2022

4. The Youghiogheny River Marker

The Youghiogheny River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 19, 2022

5. The Youghiogheny River

View of the river from the marker location.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.