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

Youghiougheny Overlook Welcome Center

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 11, 2015

1. Youghiougheny Overlook Welcome Center Marker

Inscription.
You are now in Maryland. The scene before you is the Youghiougheny River and Reservoir, a major resource for fishing, whitewater rafting, and recreation. From the Reservoir, the River flows North into Pennsylvania, where it joins the Monongahela River to become the Ohio River. The Ohio River then flows into the Mississippi River and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

Erected by the State of Maryland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 40.624′ N, 79° 22.532′ W. Marker was near Friendsville, Maryland, in Garrett County. Marker could be reached from Interstate 68 at milepost 6,, 2.7 miles east of Friendsville Road (State Route 42). Located at the Youghiougheny Overlook rest area on I-68 Eastbound upper car parking spaces. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 6172 National Fwy, Friendsville MD 21531, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. The Youghiogheny River (a few steps from this marker); At The Crossroads Of Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); J.W. McCullough, Lumbering and Mining Titan (approx. 1.7 miles away); Friendsville Baseball Fever, Cider Mill, Shanty Town (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bear Creek Lumber and Meat Market (approx. 1.7 miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Walnut Street and First Avenue – F.G. Fox & Sons (approx. 1.8 miles away); Yough Motors, Confectionary and Bandstand (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Friendsville.

Also see . . . Youghiogheny River Reservoir. Maryland Department of Natural Resources website entry (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Marker and Reservoir in background. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 11, 2015

2. Marker and Reservoir in background.

Youghiougheny Reservoir image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. Youghiougheny Reservoir

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.