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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western

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Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 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 (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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Youghiougheny Overlook Welcome Center (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The National Road

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

2. The Youghiogheny River Marker

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Gettysburg Campaign (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

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.

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, June 27, 2025

6. The Youghiogheny River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 258 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. 6. submitted on June 27, 2025, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.