Brunswick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park TRACK Trail

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 14, 2022

1. Welcome to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park TRACK Trail Marker

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Things to Know Before You Go
The Brunswick TRACK Trail is 0.8 miles one way (1.6 miles round trip) from this kiosk to milepost 56. The trail follows the path of the original towpath of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Along the way you will discover the rich natural and historical heritage of Brunswick.

Brunswick was once an important hub of American history, with a bustling canal and railroad competing for business in the Potomac River Valley.

Have fun exploring the park!

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal series list.

Location. 39° 18.696′ N, 77° 37.876′ W. Marker is in Brunswick, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath 0.2 miles west of South Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 S Maple Ave, Brunswick MD 21716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Explore a Trail Network (within shouting distance of this marker); Berlin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Power (about 500 feet away); "The Town Between the Tracks" (about 800 feet away); Gordon N. Wakefield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brunswick (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Brunswick (approx. 0.2 miles away); One Time Rivals (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brunswick.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 14, 2022

2. Welcome to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park TRACK Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.