Oldtown in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Michael Cresap
(17421775)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
1. Michael Cresap Marker
He built his house, which can be seen nearby, about 1764. A trader, he cleared wilderness and fought Indians in Cresaps War in Ohio, 1774. As a Captain he led riflemen, some painted Indian-style, to Boston at the start of the Revolution. Because of failing health he attempted to return home but died on the way and is buried in Trinity Churchyard, New York City. A brick addition to the house was built about 1781.
Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 39° 32.508′ N, 78° 36.692′ W. Marker is in Oldtown, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of Opessa Street and Green Spring Road, on the left when traveling east on Opessa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19015 Opessa Street Southeast, Oldtown MD 21555, 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 walking distance of this marker: Marylands Liberty Tree (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory Of Col. Thomas Cresap
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Capt. Michael Cresap Marker - Circleville, OH
Also see . . .
1. Michael Cresap. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 30, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Irvin Allen - Michael Cresap Museum. Allegany County Tourism website entry (Submitted on September 30, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
2. Michael Cresap Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
3. Michael Cresap's House, Now a Museum
View is from Green Spring Road. Marker can be seen on the left. The sign in front of the house reads Maryland History. Michael Cresap Museum. Open by Appointment.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
4. Michael Cresap Marker and intersection sign for Green Spring Road & Oppessa Street.
Viewing west towards marker.
Note #1: Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum is the structure on the right.
Note #1: Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum is the structure on the right.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
5. Michael Cresap Marker and Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum exterior
Viewing north towards marker and museum.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
6. Michael Cresap Marker and Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum exterior
Viewing north towards marker and museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,604 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 23, 2019.
