Near Mountain Lake Park in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Garrett County Road Workers' Strike

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

1. Garrett County Road Workers' Strike Marker

Inscription. On April 7, 1970, 139 employees of the Garrett County Roads Department went on strike asking the Garrett County Commissioners to recognize their affiliation with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). After months of active involvement by citizens, including members of the clergy and political leaders, the strike was settled on November 19, 197. It was the longest public worker strike in U.S. history.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust; Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Labor Unions • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1970.

Location. 39° 24.02′ N, 79° 21.917′ W. Marker is near Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is on Maryland Highway (Maryland Route 135) east of Shady Acre Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2008 Maryland Highway, Oakland MD 21550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Remembering Sept. 10, 1959 (approx. half a mile away); B&O Railroad Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Garrett County's Honored War Dead (approx. ¾ mile away); The Boardwalk (approx. ¾ mile away); Hotel Paradise (approx. ¾ mile away); You Were Gone Before We Knew It (approx. 0.9 miles away); Flag Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Victorian Chautauqua (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mountain Lake Park.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

2. Garrett County Road Workers' Strike Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.