Near Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Negro Mountain

African American Historic Site

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 17, 2024

1. Negro Mountain Marker

Inscription. On May 24, 1756, British Colonel Thomas Cresap and his party marched from Fort Cumberland to engage the enemy. Unable to cross the Youghiogheny River, they turned back. Here, they met native American French-Allies and a skirmish ensued. A black frontiersman, whose name is not known, was killed fighting alongside of Col. Cresap. As a testament to his bravery, Negro Mountain was named after him.

Erected by Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland Historical Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1756.

Location. 39° 42.378′ N, 79° 12.671′ W. Marker is near Grantsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is at the intersection of National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) and Zehner Road, on the right when traveling east on National Pike. Marker is at a roadside park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5386 National Pike, Grantsville MD 21536, 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 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Negro Mountain (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Keyser's Ridge (approx. 2.1 miles away); General Braddock’s 5th Camp (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Fuller-Baker House (approx. 2.2 miles away); The National Road (approx. 3 miles away); a different marker also named Leo J. Beachy (approx. 3 miles away); Casselman Hotel (approx. 3.2 miles away); Traveling the National Road (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grantsville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Negro Mountain (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 17, 2024

2. Negro Mountain Marker

Marker is at a roadside park.

with another marker now near it); Keyser’s Ridge (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Fuller-Baker House (was approx. 2.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Grantsville (was approx. 3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Leo J. Beachy (was approx. 3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.