McHenry in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor and Remembrance
Erected by Woodmen of the World.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan.
Location. 39° 33.348′ N, 79° 21.063′ W. Memorial is in McHenry, Maryland, in Garrett County. It can be reached from Garrett Highway (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles south of Deep Creek Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the base of the flagpole in front of the Deep Creek Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 24091 Garrett Highway, Mc Henry MD 21541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company (here, next to this marker); Boats of Deep Creek Lake (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wisp Ski Resort (about 700 feet away); African American History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Agriculture and Farming (approx. 0.3 miles away); Performing Arts & Culture (approx. 0.4 miles away); Meshach Browning (approx. half a mile away); An Attraction for Visitors (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McHenry.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.

