Frostburg

The Frost Family Legacy

— The Historic National Road - The Road That Built The Nation —

Frostburg Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Frostburg Marker

Inscription. Years before St. Michael’s Church was built, Meshach Frost and his wife Catherine purchased this property in 1812. When the Frosts bought the property, construction of the National Road was already underway. They soon found they were feeding and housing laborers working on the road.

Once the National Road was completed through western Maryland, the Frosts’ Highland Hall became a popular stop where travelers changed horses and relayed the mail and freight.

Originally called Mount Pleasant, the name changed to Frost Town and then Frostburg in honor of Meshach Frost, who was also the postmaster. Soon after, coal was found nearby, and the town’s population exploded. Mine workers, goods and supplies arrived by way of the National Road. Main Street, the National Road through Frostburg, soon developed into a busy commercial district.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 39.415′ N, 78°

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55.649′ W. Marker was in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker was on East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Broadway, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Frostburg MD 21532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Frost Graves (a few steps from this marker); Braddock Stone (a few steps from 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 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.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which has different subtitle.

Main Street – Failinger's Hotel Gunter image. Click for full size.

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

2. Main Street – Failinger's Hotel Gunter

Originally the deluxe Gladstone Hotel when it opened in 1876.

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

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

3. Markers, Frost Grave Monument, St. Michael's Rectory

Meschach Frost's log house later called Highland Hall stood where the rectory is now.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,111 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.