Mountain Lake Park in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Remembering Sept. 10, 1959
Janet Deem • Nancy Deem • Merle Harvey • Nancy Harvey • Richard Hinkle • Lee Hoffman • Shirley Lee
Dedicated to the memory of the precious children who lost their lives at this railroad crossing, in one of the nation's worst school bus/train disasters on the morning of Sept. 10, 1959. Of the 27 children on the bus, seven were killed and 11 sustained moderate to severe injuries.
Little did we know that this beautiful Thursday morning would end this way. No farewell words were spoken … no time to say goodbye. Our hearts are forever broken. Seven little angels went to Heaven that day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1959.
Location. 39° 23.722′ N, 79° 22.375′ W. Marker is in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker is on East First Avenue just east of Paull Street (Maryland Route 560), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East First Avenue, Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. B&O Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boardwalk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotel Paradise (approx. 0.3 miles away); Garrett County's Honored War Dead
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