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

112 Washington Street

 
 
112 Washington Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 31, 2021
1. 112 Washington Street Marker
Inscription.
19th Century Greek
Revival Home

Built 1853
Shields Residence

National Register
Historic Places

Washington Street
Historic District



 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
 
Location. 39° 39.063′ N, 78° 46.105′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and South Smallwood Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 Washington Street, 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:
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208 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 212 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 211 Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 213 Washington Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 217 Washington Street (about 300 feet away); Headquarters of George Washington (about 400 feet away); 222 Washington Street (about 400 feet away); Allegany County (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
 
112 Washington Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 31, 2021
2. 112 Washington Street Marker
Marker is located at the left of the front door.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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Jul. 9, 2026