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

The Parade Ground of Fort Cumberland

Occupied this site 1755

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

1. The Parade Ground of Fort Cumberland Marker

Inscription. Here the Indian envoys were received before Braddock left for his defeat. In 1756-58 the garrison under Col. Washington was still reviewed here.

Erected 1937 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 Maryland Historical Trust series list.

Location. 39° 39.063′ N, 78° 46.002′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of Washington St. and Prospect Square, on the left when traveling west on Washington St.. 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: Allegany County Library (a few steps from this marker); President Washington's Last Visit - 1794 (a few steps from this marker); Allegany County (a few steps from this marker); Cumberland (a few steps from this marker); Allegany County Academy (a few steps from this marker); The Fort Proper (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Lloyd Lowndes 1845 - 1905

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Personalities at Fort Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009

2. The Parade Ground of Fort Cumberland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,821 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.