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

National Road Monument

200 Year Celebration and Dedication

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 30, 2021

1. National Road Monument

Inscription. This monument is dedicated to the eternal spirits of our forebears. Their inspiration and determination to begin building our Nation's public infrastructure in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1811, helped secure our country's growth and prosperity. It is further dedicated to future generations who will inherit their legacy. May all who gaze upon this monument be so inspired for the betterment of our Nation.

Erected 2012.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 39° 38.983′ N, 78° 45.884′ W. Marker is in Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany County. It is on Bridge Street (at milepost 0), , on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumberland MD 21502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument 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 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: Where the Road Began (here, next to this marker); Riverside Park (a few steps from this marker); Fort Cumberland Trail (a few steps from this marker); Headquarters of George Washington (a few steps from this marker); George Washington at Will’s Creek (a few steps from this marker); Col. Joshua Fry (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Thomas Cresap (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old National Pike (within shouting distance of this marker).

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Regarding National Road Monument. The monument was largely the work of Cumberland City Planner David Umling. Umling designed the monument.
Surrounding the monument is: A replica of a 1811 U. S. flag, with 15 stars and flags representing each state that the National Road passes through.

National Road Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by A. Virginia Decker, May 11, 2013

2. National Road Monument Marker

The National Road Monument at Riverside Park, Cumberland, Maryland, near the George Washington Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2016, by A. Virginia Decker of Cumberland,, Maryland. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 30, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on August 30, 2016, by A. Virginia Decker of Cumberland,, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.