Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Mary's Centennial Tree
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2021
1. St. Mary's Centennial Tree Marker
In praise of Mary of the Immaculate Conception honoring all members of St. Mary's Parish-past, present, and future
This pin oak was planted near the site of the original Parish Church and dedicated on September 9, 2000
Time capsule sealed June 2001-to be opened 2049
Erected 2000 by St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2001.
Location. 39° 38.334′ N, 78° 45.545′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of East Oldtown Road and Race Street, on the left when traveling east on East Oldtown Road. Marker is at the southern edge of the parking lot on the west side of St. Mary Catholic Church. 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: The Francis Haley House (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Home on the BoatThe Captain's Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Explore a Trail Network (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Canal Boat ReplicaThe Cumberland
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Memorial Park (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 24, 2021
2. St. Mary's Centennial Tree Marker
This pin oak was planted near the site of the original Parish Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
