1991 Sumner Cemetery Union Soldiers Project was instituted by the Cumberland Historic Cemetery Organization Foundation, founded 1983
Volunteers from southern and eastern MD formed Feb. 1864. The 30th participated in the Wilderness Campaign . . . — — Map (db m187076) HM WM
19th Century Greek
Revival Home
Built 1853
Shields Residence
National Register
Historic Places
Washington Street
Historic District — — Map (db m179062) HM
Circa 1869
National Register
Historic Places
Washington Street
Historic District
208 Washington Street
Mary Susan Cerutti
Historic Preservation Award
2015
Presented by the Cumberland Historic Preservation . . . — — Map (db m187071) HM
Amick House
Built Circa 1905
Cumberland
Architect
George Sansbury
National Register
Historic Places
Washington Street
Historic District — — Map (db m180182) HM
Fort Cumberland was garrisoned from 1754 to 1765. During this period, there was bickering between Maryland and Virginia as to how the fort should be maintained and whose control it was under.
In early 1756, Colonel Washington favored a small . . . — — Map (db m17708) HM
Algonquian Hotel
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1926
— — Map (db m139109) HM
During the Civil War, enormous numbers of sick and wounded soldiers overwhelmed both medical science and available hospitals. Approximately fifteen buildings in Cumberland were pressed into service to care for the maimed and ill. Besides . . . — — Map (db m139091) HM
Top Name of Cumberland Free Public Library changed to Allegany County Library July 1, 1960 Bottom 1798 First public school in Western Maryland incorporated under Act of 1798 as "Visitors of Allegany County School." 1824 School name changed to . . . — — Map (db m17676) HM
Many changes have been made to the landscape on which Fort Cumberland stood. The street behind you was cut from the hillside and the earth removed used by the canal company. the bluff to your left in front of the church once extended on a nearly . . . — — Map (db m18757) HM
May God Have Mercy on the Holy Souls of all men that fought & died in our nations first war of independence we honor these great heros for their sacrifice in history. God bless the United States of America. Amen
This stone column, a lone . . . — — Map (db m180165) HM
West of this bridge, now the site of Emmanuel Church, was located Fort Cumberland, whence, in, 1755, the expedition against Fort Duquesne was led by General Edward Braddock and Colonel George Washington.
On this site were located wooden . . . — — Map (db m139108) HM
Jewish citizenry in Cumberland can be documented back to 1816. By 1853 twelve Jewish families had taken residence in this growing city of 6150 people. It was this small group which applied to the Maryland General Assembly for an Act incorporating . . . — — Map (db m134329) HM
Cumberland, the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, was the location where the George's Creek coal from western Allegany County was transferred from the short line railroads to canal boats for shipment east. Cumberland was also the . . . — — Map (db m67484) HM
The National Road and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad came together at this spot in 1842 at Cumberlands first railroad station. For a few years, it was necessary for passengers and freight to transfer from railroad cars to coach and wagon for the . . . — — Map (db m81402) HM
Near this point, on June 10, 1755, after nearly a month's delay at Fort Cumberland, Braddock's troops started towards Fort Duquesne to wrest it from the French. On July 9, 1755, he met his terrible defeat at the Monongahela. — — Map (db m155433) HM
The Brush Tunnel was built in 1911, constructed of reinforced concrete, and designed for two tracks. The tunnel is located on the Connellsville Extension of the Western Maryland Railway in Cash Valley, four miles west of Cumberland.
The . . . — — Map (db m171274) HM
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was planned to link the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay with Pittsburgh and the Ohio River Valley. Construction began at Georgetown in 1828; by 1850 only 184 of the 365 miles were complete. Financial . . . — — Map (db m140078) HM
Built by volunteer firemen 1845
Canada Company organized 1830
Cumberland Hose Company organized 1839
Equipment included :
Gooseneck fire engine four ladders
three hooks three axes and 30 dollars
a gift of the city
National . . . — — Map (db m134393) HM
The Cumberland is a full scale replica canal boat, measuring approximately 93 feet long and 14.5 feet wide. It was constructed in 1976 as a Bicentennial project the C&O Canal of Cumberland, Maryland, Inc. (COCCM), a non-profit organization . . . — — Map (db m140080) HM
A company of Confederates, young men from Cumberland, Maryland, Hampshire and Hardy Counties, West Virginia, captured several picket posts, obtained the countersign Bulls Gap, rode into the city, captured two commanding Union Generals, Kelly . . . — — Map (db m490) HM
A company of Confederates, young men from Cumberland, Maryland, Hampshire and Hardy Counties, West Virginia, captured several picket posts, obtained the countersign Bulls Gap, rode into the city, captured two commanding Union Generals, Kelly . . . — — Map (db m81416) HM
The Cumberland Roman Catholic Parish was established in 1790 by Father Dennis Cahill, a missionary working in Western Maryland. A log church dedicated to Mary the Mother of God was soon erected in 1791 at the front of the parish property. . . . — — Map (db m134395) HM
A log chapel dedicated to St. Mary was built on this site in 1791. The first parishioners were mostly English Catholics from Southern Maryland. A brick church replaced the log building in 1939. Cumberland became a major center of transportation and . . . — — Map (db m134394) HM
During the Civil War, thousands of United States soldiers were stationed here in Cumberland and Allegany County to guard against raids and incursions by Confederate forces. Located only about 130 miles from the capital at Washington. D.C., and a . . . — — Map (db m1049) HM
This monument erected with contributions of citizens, to honor the men of our county, who fought for the Union 1861-65. By Cumberland Woman's Relief Corps. Dedicated Memorial Day May 30 1895. — — Map (db m165397) WM
Memorial in honor of Col. Joshua Fry Born c. 1700 in England
1731 Professor of mathematics at William and Mary College, Planter in Albemarle County, Virginia, Member of House of Burgesses, First presiding judge of Albemarle County, . . . — — Map (db m187084) HM
In Memory of Col. Thomas Cresap Pathfinder - Pioneer - Patriot - Built the first home and fort in this county at Oldtown, about 1740 Surveyed the first trail to the west, starting near this spot in 1751 His Sons - - - Daniel Cresap for whom . . . — — Map (db m17778) HM
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our . . . — — Map (db m176348) HM
About this sign
The outline drawing above represents the heritage-themed mural to your right. The mural is organized chronologically into sections. Each section is described here, with accompanying historic images..
Prior . . . — — Map (db m252243) HM
About this sign
The outline drawing above represents the heritage-themed mural to your right. The mural is organized chronologically into sections. Each section is described here, with accompanying historic images..
. . . — — Map (db m259330) HM
In 1749 Christopher Gist, an agent for the Ohio Company, arrived at the junction of the Wills Creek and the North Branch of the Potomac River to erect a trading post. In anticipation of the French and Indian War a fort was constructed in 1754 . . . — — Map (db m139113) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310789) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310786) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310787) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310790) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310792) HM
The City of Cumberland was established on January 20, 1787, by an act of the Maryland State Legislature. Cumberland began its life as a British fort serving notable figures like George Washington, and it quickly grew to become a thriving town, . . . — — Map (db m310793) HM
In 1860, Cumberland was a small town of 7,302 residents, most of whom lived in the valley of Wills Creek. The town was an important stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. When the Civil . . . — — Map (db m14038) HM
In 1860, Cumberland was a small town of 7,302 residents, most of whom lived in the valley of Wills Creek. The town was an important stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. When the Civil . . . — — Map (db m17674) HM
Downtown Cumberland
The Flood of March 29, 1924 inflicted almost $5 million worth of destruction in the City of Cumberland. Telephone, telegraph, roads and electric wires were washed away. Though not as bad, another flood occurred on May 12th . . . — — Map (db m252248) HM
Downtown
The Downtown Cumberland Mall is the main shopping and dining district for the city. The brick street is lined with large multi-story commercial buildings, which were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These buildings . . . — — Map (db m139110) HM
Will's Creek Settlement, later known as Cumberland, served as a major gateway for trade, military campaigns against the French, and settlement beyond the mountains in our growing nation. "The New Storehouses" of the Ohio Company were across the . . . — — Map (db m259329) HM
In June 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered Gen. John D. Imboden to protect the army's left flank as it marched north through the Shenandoah Valley. Imboden was to draw Union forces into Hampshire County, West Virginia, and destroy . . . — — Map (db m253485) HM
Independence Day, July 4th, 1828, would be an important day for Cumberland, Maryland. On that day, far to the east, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad both broke ground. The finish line of these companies' race was the . . . — — Map (db m67478) HM
Independence Day, July 4th, 1828, would be an important day for Cumberland, Maryland. On that day, far to the east, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad both broke ground. The finish line of these companies' race was the . . . — — Map (db m140083) HM
Hike and bike from Pittsburgh to the Chesapeake Bay. You are standing on part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. Explore the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, and the Allegheny Highlands on this trail network that includes both land and . . . — — Map (db m140084) HM
Horatio Sharpe Lived: 1718-1790. Here as Governor of Maryland and the commander of the fort. Fort Frederick was built by his direction. Governor: 1753-1769. Sharpsburg, Md., was named in his honor. Daniel Boone Lived: 1734-1820. Here as a . . . — — Map (db m17681) HM
The First National Bank and Trust Company of Western Maryland was originally chartered as the Cumberland Bank of Alleghany by an act of the 1811 Maryland Legislature and opened for business April 1, 1812. this is the oldest bank in Western . . . — — Map (db m19337) HM
Here in Evitts Creek Valley on August 1, 1864, General McCausland's Confederate cavalry, returning after burning Chambersburg, was surprised by General Kelley's Union troops from Cumberland. The Confederates were repulsed and retreated across the . . . — — Map (db m17903) HM
Here in Evitts Creek Valley
on August 1, 1864,
General McCausland's Confederate
cavalry, returning after burning
Chambersburg, was surprised by
General Kelley's Union troops from
Cumberland. The Confederates
were repulsed and retreated . . . — — Map (db m19320) HM
Late in July 1864, Confederate Gen. John C. McCausland led two cavalry brigades (about 2,800 men) northward into Pennsylvania and Maryland to capture Chambersburg and Cumberland and either collect a ransom or burn the towns. McCausland burned . . . — — Map (db m19328) HM
During the Civil War, retribution by one side for "atrocities committed against civilians by the other quickly escalated. Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early, during his 1864 Maryland invasion, demanded that several towns pay "ransoms" or be . . . — — Map (db m179238) HM
The Footer's Dye Works building is the last remaining structure of a sizeable industrial complex that was once the largest cleaning and dyeing establishment in the United Statesand one of Cumberland's major employers. The building housed the . . . — — Map (db m140093) HM
You stand near the wall of one of Fort Cumberland's four bastions. These (+) an your position (X) are indicated on the fort diagram. A bastion is a projecting portion of a fortification. It's purpose is to allow defenders added firepower along the . . . — — Map (db m139103) HM
This is an American Revolution bicentennial project to permanently record the history of one of the City of Cumberland's most historic sites, Fort Cumberland. The beautiful interpretive plaques tell the story and the attractive white rocks mark the . . . — — Map (db m17714) HM
The fort proper was the bastioned work at the west end of the fort. It was to your left (primarily on the site of the Church of Christ Scientist). Besides the four bastions (b) and the joining walls, there were four buildings for provisions (6), two . . . — — Map (db m167356) HM
1745 - 1816
Francis Asbury Hall
Centre Street
Methodist Church
Dedicated to the glory of God and the
promotion of Christian Education and
In memory of
Francis Asbury
Pioneer, Preacher and First Bishop
of the Methodist Church in . . . — — Map (db m204093) HM
"A volley fired by a young Virginian in the backwoods of America set the world on fire"
Fort Cumberland was built as a direct result of hostilities between the French and British over control of the Ohio Valley. The British king granted land . . . — — Map (db m17683) HM
Our founding father spent much time in this vicinity when a young man as surveyor, ambassador, aide-de-camp to General Braddock, and commander of Virginia military forces. This cabin served as his headquarters during part of this time.
Young . . . — — Map (db m167057) HM
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north . . . — — Map (db m1051) HM
Dedicated on November 16, 2005
in honor of Nick Giarritta
"Cumberland's Renaissance Man"
on his 80th birthday
The city of Cumberland and its citizens
proudly recognize Dr. Nick Giarraita for being
a catalyst in preserving the architecture . . . — — Map (db m204081) HM
Site
1842 Home Gov. Lloyd Lowndes 1845 - 1905 Only person from Allegany County elected Governor of Maryland Served from 1895 to 1900 — — Map (db m17673) HM
As colonel under General Braddock at Fort Cumberland during the French and Indian War 1755 - 1758 and as Commander-in-Chief of the American Army in 1794Presented to the City of Cumberland by James Walter Thomas, L.L.D.; Litt.D. dedicated April . . . — — Map (db m17724) HM
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