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

Bernadine Friend

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 12, 2025

1. Bernadine Friend Marker

Inscription.
In memory of
Bernadine Friend
A friend to all animals
1927-2013
With thanks from all the animals she loved and saved throughout her life. In 1985, she founded the Garrett County Humane Society with Sherri, her daughter, Nancy Helbig and Joanna Sisler. As its Executive Director, Bernadine continued her tireless work on behalf of homeless and abused animals in Garrett County. She will forever serve as an inspiration to all those dedicated to improving the lives of animals everywhere.

Erected 2015 by HART for Animals.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 39° 34.44′ N, 79° 20.067′ W. Marker is near McHenry, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is on Bumble Bee Road 1.3 miles north of Mosser Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in front of HART for Animals, Inc. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1265 Bumble Bee Road, Mc Henry MD 21541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Maryland.

It is

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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: Deep Creek Lake Lions Give Sight-Challenged Students the Adventure of a Lifetime (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blind Campers Given the Joy of Outdoors Fun With the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club (about 400 feet away); It takes a community... to build a community park (about 400 feet away); Doing Good at Deep Creek Lake (about 400 feet away); Deep Creek Lake (about 400 feet away); Meshach Browning surveys a mountain sunset (about 600 feet away); Meshach Browning Trail System (about 600 feet away); Life in Western Maryland during the Pioneer Era (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McHenry.

More about this marker. Marker text is exceptionally light and difficult to read.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 12, 2025

2. Bernadine Friend Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.