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

Little Meadows

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

1. Little Meadows Marker

Inscription. General Braddock's 4th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 17, 1755. Washington arrived here after Braddock's defeat July 15th, 1755. Washington also stopped here May 9th, 1754, July 7th or 8th, 1754, October 1st, 1770, November 26th, 1770 and September 10, 1784.

Erected 1934 by State Roads Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Maryland Historical Trust series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1842.

Location. 39° 41.505′ N, 79° 5.679′ W. Marker is in Grantsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is on National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Chestnut Ridge Road (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east. From Interstate 68 take exit 22, U.S. 219 north, then turn left on Alt. US 40. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grantsville MD 21536, 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 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crash of a United States B-52 Bomber (approx. 2.3 miles away); Stanton’s Mill (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bear Hill School (approx. 2½ miles away); Yoder House (approx. 2½ miles away); Schrock Cabin (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grantsville.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of the National Pike Blacksmith Shop (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

Additional keywords. National Road, Braddock's Road

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

2. Little Meadows Marker

Little Meadows image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

3. Little Meadows

This is the view north, across the road from the marker.

Tomlinson's Inn at Little Meadows image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

4. Tomlinson's Inn at Little Meadows

Now known as The Stone House, it is now a private residence. It is west of this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,292 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.