Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Fort Cumberland
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 39° 39.048′ N, 78° 45.879′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of Greene St. and Washington Street on Greene St.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. This Tablet Marks the Site of Old Fort Cumberland (here, next to this marker); Ohio Co. and Fort Cumberland (a few steps from this marker); Baltimore Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Algonquian Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Alteration of the Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Abandonment of Ft. Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); Trenches and Tunnels / Army Discipline (within shouting distance of this marker); Light The Steeples (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,203 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 27, 2019.