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

Youghiogheny Grove

Swallow Falls State Park

— Swallow Falls Canyon Trail —

Youghiogheny Grove Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 17, 2024

1. Youghiogheny Grove Marker

Inscription. This 37 acre area of virgin hemlock and white pine has trees estimated to be 300+ years old and is the last stand of its kind in Maryland. Designated as a sensitive management area, cutting and development are restricted to a minimum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry.

Location. 39° 29.942′ N, 79° 25.081′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett County. It is on Maple Grove Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland MD 21550, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Swallow Falls vs. Hurricane Sandy (a few steps from this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Campsite (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station (approx. 1.8 miles away); Forestry Beginning (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Bridges of Deep Creek Lake (approx. 4.4 miles away); Whitewater Boating on the Upper Youghiogheny River (approx. 4.6 miles away); Sang Run Election House (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Thayer Game Refuge (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been

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confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 17, 2024

2. Youghiogheny Grove Marker

Photographed by Bradley Owen, September 30, 2023

3. Youghiogheny Grove Marker

Marker is located beyond the sidewalk on the left side of the walking trail.

Youghiogheny Grove image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 1, 2011

4. Youghiogheny Grove

Photographed by Don Morfe, October 1, 2011

5. Youghiogheny Grove

Muddy Creek Falls.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 30, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on November 18, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.