Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Asbury Hall
Francis Asbury Hall
Centre Street
Methodist Church
Dedicated to the glory of God and the
promotion of Christian Education and
In memory of
Francis Asbury
Pioneer, Preacher and First Bishop
of the Methodist Church in America
1959
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 39° 39.326′ N, 78° 45.899′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on North Centre Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 N Centre St, 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: On This Site Catholic Education In Western Maryland Began (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Saint Patrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of St. Patrick, Cumberland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Mass On This Site (about 300 feet away); Wright Butler House (about 700 feet away); Canada Hose Company No. 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.




