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

On This Site Stood

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023

1. On This Site Stood Marker

Inscription. Central High School
1890 - 1975
With Love and Loyalty
The Alumni dedicates this memorial plaque to the Alma Mater
Semper Fidelis

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 39° 34.193′ N, 78° 58.657′ W. Marker is in Lonaconing, Maryland, in Allegany County. It can be reached from East Main Street. Located in Furnace Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lonaconing MD 21539, 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 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: Robert Moses (Lefty) Grove (here, next to this marker); Turnbull Mine Car (a few steps from this marker); George's Creek Coal and Iron Company (1837-1855)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Mary E. Myers (within shouting distance of this marker); First Successful Coke Fired Iron Furnace in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lonaconing Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lonaconing.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2023

2. On This Site Stood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.