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

“The Narrows”

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 26, 2021

1. “The Narrows” Marker

Inscription. One of the most picturesque spots around Cumberland. Discovered by Spendelow after the road over Wills Mountain had been constructed by General Braddock. Adopted as the route of the Cumberland Road (The National Road) 1833. The old stone bridge across Wills Creek was used from 1834 to 1932.

Erected 1937 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 39° 39.776′ N, 78° 46.867′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on National Highway (Alternate U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10307 National Highway, 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

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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: A different marker also named The Narrows (a few steps from this marker); Site of Bridge 1834 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Narrows (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); To The Unknown Confederate Dead (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); 617 Washington Street (approx. ¾ mile away); The First Iron Rails (approx. ¾ mile away); 632 Washington Street (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Narrows (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, October 20, 2007

2. "The Narrows" Marker

Side view of marker, looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck

3. Side view of marker, looking north

"The Narrows" marker can be seen in distance.

Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck

4. The Narrows

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,755 times since then and 66 times this year. Last updated on November 29, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.