Near La Vale in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“Spendelow Camp”

Also Called “Camp at the Grove”

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

1. “Spendelow Camp” Marker

Inscription. General Braddock’s 1st camp on the march from Fort Cumberland to Fort Duquesne, June 11th to 13th, 1755. After building a road over Wills Mountain, Spendelow, an engineer, discovered a route by “The Narrows” and Braddock’s Run and a second road was opened.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1874.

Location. 39° 38.021′ N, 78° 49.819′ W. Marker is near La Vale, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on Vocke Road (Maryland Route 53(658)) south of Exit 40 (Interstate 68). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Toll Gate House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The La Vale Toll House (approx. 1.2 miles away); "The Gateway to the West" (approx. 1.2 miles away); The National Road (approx. 1.3 miles

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away); Picket Post No. 1 (approx. 2 miles away); Veterans Marker (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Vale.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

2. “Spendelow Camp” Marker

Previous site of the marker image. Click for full size.

William J. Pratt - Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, December 28, 1977

3. Previous site of the marker

On a curiously tall pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,043 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.