Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Bridge 1834
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, October 20, 2007
1. Site of Bridge 1834 Marker
Thomas Fealy
Lieut. Jno. Pickell
U.S. Engineer
H. M. Pettit
Asst Supdt.
Erected 1955 by City of Cumberland Bicentennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 39° 39.769′ N, 78° 46.856′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on National Highway (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10307 National Highway, Cumberland MD 21502, 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: The Narrows (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Narrows (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Narrows (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); To The Unknown Confederate Dead (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); 617 Washington Street (approx. Ύ mile away); 632 Washington Street (approx. Ύ mile away); 615 Washington Street (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Narrows (was a few steps from this marker
this page online
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck
2. Side view of marker, looking north
"The Narrows" marker can be seen in distance.
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck
3. The new bridge
This 1930s bridge replaced the stone bridge referred to on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,898 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
