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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland is the county seat for Allegany County
Cumberland is in Allegany County
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In the predawn darkness of February 21, 1865, Confederate Lt. Jesse McNeill and his partisan (guerrilla) rangers rode into Cumberland from the west on this road. Unlike most raiders
who targeted the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for attack, . . . — — Map (db m155354) HM
In memory of the boys
of Fort Hill High School
who made the
Supreme Sacrifice
in World War II
Planted on April 11, 1965 by
Mark W. Rob, Custodian
Dedicated by Students and Teachers
In Memoriam of these Fort . . . — — Map (db m176366) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m97321) HM
Fort Cumberland grew out of the efforts of The Ohio Company to speculate in land and establish a fur trade with the Indians between here and the Ohio Valley and the efforts of the British government to enforce land claims in these areas.
The . . . — — Map (db m139107) HM
The De La Salle Christian brothers came to Cumberland in 1851 and opened an
elementary school as one of the very early establishments of the Christian brothers in the
United States in the first Carroll Hall on this property at the request of . . . — — Map (db m219218) HM
On this site originally stood the Headquarters of George Washington, since removed to Riverside Park. He was entertained at David Lynn's house (which later occupied this site) when he came here in 1794 to review the troops during the Whisky . . . — — Map (db m155434) HM
Owned and managed by Joseph Feldstein, Metro Clothes was established in 1932 and originally located across the street. The business relocated to this site after the 1936 flood. Metro Clothes was a leading outfitter in men’s and boys’ clothing and . . . — — Map (db m176347) HM
The land west of the Allegheny Mountains was exclusively the Indians until the mid 1700's. The local Indians were part of the Shawanese tribe and a sub-division of the Algonquin Nation-one of the most warlike. With the coming of the white man, . . . — — Map (db m167128) HM
Most of the early frontier forts were of the palisado type. Before you is a small sample of this type construction. A palisade is a fence of pales or stakes set firmly in the ground, as for enclosure or defense. The word usage in the 1700's was . . . — — Map (db m17782) HM
You stand upon historic ground within the north wall of Fort Cumberland. Your location (X) is shown on the diagram. Lines of barracks (I), parallel with the street, were to your front and in the rear along the line of white rocks in the street. The . . . — — Map (db m167129) HM
In the predawn darkness of February 21, 1865, Confederate Lt. Jesse McNeill and his Partisan Rangers approached Cumberland from the west on this road. Unlike most guerrilla raiders, who targeted the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, McNeill had other . . . — — Map (db m139089) HM
History Of The Fort
Little does the casual observer today realize
that Fort Cumberland once stood on the site
now occupied by the Emmanuel Episcopal
Church. In the 1750's, this fort was a focal
point for the opening battles of the final . . . — — Map (db m204084) HM
Center Plaque
On October 16, 1794, President George Washington arrived in Cumberland to review about 5,000 troops of the Maryland and Virginia militia gathered here during th Whiskey Rebellion. A few days later, this militia army assembled upon . . . — — Map (db m17456) HM
Land for this park was donated to the city in 1893. The park formerly included the site of the bridge approached to your right and an area extending along the river bank upstream. Then, there were extensive walkways, benches, flowerbeds, a viewing . . . — — Map (db m17711) HM
The store houses of The Ohio Company were first located near this point. In 1754 the first fort (called Mt. Pleasant) was built. Gen'l. Edward Braddock enlarged the fort in 1755 and renamed it after his friend the Duke of Cumberland. — — Map (db m167130) HM
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Mary's Parish Cumberland, Maryland
A.D. 1900-2000
In praise of Mary of the Immaculate
Conception honoring all members of St. Mary's Parish-past, present, and future
This pin oak was planted near the . . . — — Map (db m178116) 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
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
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
At first, the National Road climbed west from Cumberland up and over Haystack Mountain. In the 1830s, when the road was rebuilt, a new route was chosen. It would be a mile longer but the grade was substantially decreased so that horse teams could . . . — — Map (db m4926) HM
This great water - gap was discovered in 1755 by Lt. Spendelow, a naval officer with the ill - fated Braddock expedition. Cut by the stream now known as Wills Creek, widened by ages of frost and rain, and plunging down over 900 feet from the top of . . . — — Map (db m174246) HM
The Narrows is a 1000-foot high natural landmark which cuts through Wills and Haystack Mountains. The pass facilitated commerce, travel and migration between Cumberland and the west.
Early roads bypassed the Narrows and followed the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m175915) HM
At first, the National Road climbed west from Cumberland up and over Haystack Mountain. In the 1830s, when the road was rebuilt, a new route was chosen. It would be a mile longer but the grade was substantially decreased so that horse teams could . . . — — Map (db m243570) HM
The National Pike was also called the National Road (used national funds) or the Cumberland Road (began in Cumberland). Behind you and to the right along the base of the hill, were the storehouses of The Ohio Company. The earliest trails were made . . . — — Map (db m167058) HM
Here the Indian envoys were received before Braddock left for his defeat. In 1756-58 the garrison under Col. Washington was still reviewed here. — — Map (db m17453) HM
Which was built in 1755 by order of the British Government and named in honor of the Duke of Cumberland, Captain General of the British Army. It was the base of military operations of General Edward Braddock and Colonel George Washington in the . . . — — Map (db m18733) HM
To The Unknown Confederate Dead
Erected by the Ladies of Cumberland, Maryland in 1912 to the heroes who died fighting for the lost cause. — — Map (db m165529) HM
Built by Old German Lutherians
now owned by
First Christian Congregation
Clock awarded by town in contest
National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m219219) HM
Trenches and Tunnels It was common for forts of this period to have rifle pits or trenches outside the walls as a line of first defense. Fort Cumberland was likely no exception. However, the excavations most people refer to apparently had other . . . — — Map (db m17684) HM
A memorial to all,
living and dead,
who have served
in our nation's
Armed Forces.
They are not lost who fought and fell.
...they only wait ahead — — Map (db m139117) WM
These flags are dedicated with
appreciation to the men and
women of Allegany College of
Maryland, past, present, and
future, who honorably serve
their country, at home and
throughout the world, during
war and peace in the Armed
Forces of . . . — — Map (db m175986) WM
To all
who visit the
Centre Street Parklet.
Originally known
as "Maze” Parklet,
this public space was
created in 1976.
In 2018,
the storefront from
the Malamphy Tavern
that formerly stood at
the corner of Park and
Williams Street . . . — — Map (db m204088) HM
Opened July 1913
National Register of Historic Places
Listed June 1973
Presented by Preservation Society of Allegany County
September 1987 — — Map (db m60547) HM
You are standing at the starting point of this country's first federal road building project, the National Road. A vision of George Washington as a means to develop the continent and to unite the country, his idea was championed by Thomas . . . — — Map (db m17716) HM
Wright Butler House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1896
— — Map (db m139114) HM
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