Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Little Youghiogheny River
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 12, 2024
1. Little Youghiogheny River Marker
When the B&O Railroad was completed in this area, the course of the Little Youghiogheny River was diverted to allow for the building of one bridge rather than two. The wet land immediately in front of where you are standing is the original course of the "Little Yough."
The bridge was a Fink Truss Suspension Bridge as shown in the picture.
At the time of the Jones-Imboden Raid, the bridge was burned by the Confederate Raiders. In the meantime, the Confederates commandeered a B&O locomotive in Altamont. After firing up the boiler, they abandoned the engine. The runaway locomotive stopped on the edge of the burned bridge!
The bridge was rebuilt in 5 days by the work crews of the B&O.
(Caption):
Fink Truss Suspension Bridge
Photo courtesy of the B&O Railroad Museum
Erected by The Town of Oakland, Maryland.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the Maryland, Town of Oakland series lists.
Location. 39° 25.233′
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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: The Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Mulligan's Telegram (within shouting distance of this marker); The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and Garrett County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Alice (approx. Ό mile away); Oakland, the B&O, and The Jones / Imboden Raid (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Tribute to Garrett County's Civil War Soldiers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Legislative Forest (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tradition of Washington Spring (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 12, 2024
2. Little Youghiogheny River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
