Frostburg in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Frost Graves

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

1. Frost Graves Marker

Inscription. This monument, erected in 1877, marks the graves of Meshach Frost (1787–1864) and his wife Catherine (1792–1876), founders of Frostburg. In 1812 they built their first home here. As the tavern Highland Hall, the building later accommodated in a day as many as 300 guests and 40 stagecoaches traveling the National Road. In 1846 Frost, a successful farmer, coal operator, and land speculator, built a spacious home, the Frost Mansion on Frost Avenue.

Here on this historic site now stand St. Michael’s Rectory (1871), church (1868), school (1891), and convent (1906).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 39° 39.419′ N, 78° 55.645′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frostburg MD 21532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Frostburg (here, next to this marker); Braddock Stone (here, next to this marker); St. Michael's Parish Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also

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named In Memoriam (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named In Memoriam (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Frostburg (about 600 feet away); The Memorial Window (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Frostburg (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Frostburg (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Marker and Monument at St. Michael Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

2. Marker and Monument at St. Michael Church

In Memory of Meshech Frost image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

3. In Memory of Meshech Frost

Died Oct. 9 1863, Aged 73 years.

In Memory of Catherine Frost image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

4. In Memory of Catherine Frost

Died July 24, 1876. Aged 84 years.

The Founders of Frostburg, 1812. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

5. The Founders of Frostburg, 1812.

Markers, Monument, St. Michael's Rectory image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 13, 2007

6. Markers, Monument, St. Michael's Rectory

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,689 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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