Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“The Little Crossings”
(of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River)
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Castleman’s River Bridge
(formerly “Little Youghiogeny”)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. “The Little Crossings” Side of the Marker
“The Little Crossings” (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River). So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
Castleman’s River Bridge (formerly “Little Youghiogeny”). Erected 1813 by David Shriver, Jr., superintendent of the “Cumberland Road” (the National Road). This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously used from 1813 to 1933.
Erected 1933 by States Road Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1681.
Location. 39° 41.792′ N, 79° 8.679′ W. Marker is in Grantsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. It can be reached from National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Casselman Road. It is in the little park at the west end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grantsville MD 21536, 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: Casselman River Bridge State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Casselman River Bridge (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. There are two identical markers, one on each end of the Castleman River Bridge.
Regarding “The Little Crossings” / Castleman’s River Bridge. This was Gen. Braddock's 4th encampment on his march from Cumberland to Fort Duquesne. / The bridge became a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1963.
Additional keywords. Braddock's Road
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 6, 2022
2. “Castleman’s River Bridge” Side of Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 6, 2022
3. “The Little Crossings” / Castleman’s River Bridge Marker
The bridge is behind the photographer.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
4. The National Road's Casselman River Bridge
This photo is taken from the little park at the west end of the bridge. Penn Alps and the Spruce Forest & Artisan Village are at the far end.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on June 6, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 18, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
