La Vale in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Toll Gate House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
1. First Toll Gate House Marker
Erected by the State Roads Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 39° 38.262′ N, 78° 51.108′ W. Marker is in La Vale, Maryland, in Allegany County. Marker is on National Highway SW (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The La Vale Toll House (a few steps from this marker); "The Gateway to the West" (within shouting distance of this marker); “Spendelow Camp” (approx. 1.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Vale.
Regarding First Toll Gate House. More information
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
2. La Vale Toll House
Marker can be seen to the right of the tollhouse. This view is looking west.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 30, 2021
3. Toll Gate Posts On Each Side Of The National Road
Toll gate house in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,745 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
