Frostburg in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George's Creek Valley

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 23, 2015

1. George's Creek Valley Marker

Inscription. During colonial exploration and settlement the valley provided a route to the western frontier. In 1753, preceding the French and Indian War, George Washington traveled this route to deliver Gov. Dinwiddie's order that the French abandon their claims in the Ohio country. In the early 19th century, transportation improvements spurred development of the coal industry in the valley; demand for its high-quality coal made it one of the nation's principal coal-producing regions between 1850 and 1910.

Erected 2012 by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Adminstration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.

Location. 39° 38.169′ N, 78° 55.048′ W. Marker is in Frostburg, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is at the intersection of New Georges Creek Road (Maryland Route 36) and Hoffman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on New Georges Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frostburg MD 21532, 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 2 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Martin’s Plantation (approx. 1.1 miles away); Fuller House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pullen Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away); Performing Arts Center (approx. 1.2 miles away); Brady Health Center (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frostburg.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, June 23, 2015

2. George's Creek Valley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 6,025 times since then and 1,608 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.