Historical Markers and War Memorials in Frostburg, Maryland
Cumberland is the county seat for Allegany County
Frostburg is in Allegany County
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On East College Avenue just west of Alley 35, on the left when traveling west.
In 1927, construction began for an auditorium-gymnasium and central heating plant. This building was officially named Allegany Hall in 1951 in honor of the institution's host county, and was eventually incorporated into the Guild Center complex in . . . — — Map (db m199903) HM
Near Center Street north of American Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In 1957 Wendell D. Allen Residence Hall for men was completed. This building was named for the member of the State Board of Education who served in 1935, 1942, 1949, and 1956, and served as Board President 1952 - 1957. — — Map (db m134380) HM
On Historic National Road (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west. Reported missing.
We this day passed the Aligany Mountain (Big Savage Mountain) which is a rocky ascent of more than two miles, in many places extremely steep
Captain Robert Orme, June 15, 1755
British General Edward Braddock led a 2,100-man army . . . — — Map (db m177978) HM
The Braddock Stone, an early colonial highway marker, is named for British General Edward Braddock (1695—1755). During the early stages of the French and Indian War, General Braddock was dispatched to expel French forces from what is today . . . — — Map (db m135549) HM
Near Park Avenue at Center Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1965, Brady Health Center was completed. This building was named for Angela Brady, graduate of State Normal School #2 at Frostburg and faculty member for 30 years. — — Map (db m152822) HM
On New Hope Road, 0.2 miles north of Depot Stret, on the right when traveling north.
Bituminous coal had been discovered in what is now Allegany County before the French and Indian War. Although farmers worked small individual diggings prior to the Nineteenth Century, it would not be until about 1820 that coal obtained some degree . . . — — Map (db m96387) HM
Near East College Avenue west of Wood Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1963, Cook chapel was completed. It was located in the former dining room of Frost Hall and named for Carrie Edith Ricketts Cook, an English Instructor, who taught from 1925 to 1937. — — Map (db m134384) HM
As seen on the right, the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Depot at Frostburg was constructed in 1891. The depot served as a passenger and freight station enroute between Cumberland, Maryland down the rich coal-mining region of Georges Creek to . . . — — Map (db m48853) HM
Near University Drive south of Planetarium Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In 1970, Dunkle Hall was completed. This building was named for John L. Dunkle, Principal and President of Normal School #2 at Frostburg State Teachers College from 1923 - 1944. — — Map (db m134528) HM
Near Braddock Street (Maryland Route 736) west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1978, the Administration Building opened. This building was dedicated in 1982 as the Elisabeth Hitchens Administration building to honor a 40-year employee of the College. Hitchins was the institution's first registrar (1934) and the first . . . — — Map (db m134389) HM
On Environmental Drive north of Planetarium Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In 1965, the Jerome Frampton, Jr., library was completed. This building was named for the President of the State Board of Education. — — Map (db m134527) HM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Broadway.
This monument, erected in 1877, marks the graves of Meshach Frost (1787–1864) and his wife Catherine (1792–1876), founders of Frostburg. In 1812 they built their first home here. As the tavern Highland Hall, the building later . . . — — Map (db m3550) HM
On East College Avenue west of Wood Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1919, Frost Hall opened. Named for Catherine Frost, the daughter-in-law of the founder of Frostburg, this was the first residence hall and was designated for Women. — — Map (db m134386) HM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Broadway, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Years before St. Michaels Church was built,
Meshach Frost and his wife Catherine purchased
this property in 1812. When the Frosts bought the
property, construction of the National Road was
already underway. They soon found they were
feeding . . . — — Map (db m3551) HM
On East Main Street west of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The National Road has sustained Frostburg
for almost two centuries. As the road was
being surveyed in 1811, Josiah Frost began
laying out lots. Businesses, serving passing
stagecoaches and wagons, soon lined a
developing Main Street.
By . . . — — Map (db m3553) HM
On New Hope Road, 0.2 miles north of Depot Street, on the right.
Frostburg can trace its history back to the very early 1800s, when the community was known as Mt. Pleasant and consisted of only three homes. By the time the National Road opened through in 1812, an early settler named Josiah Frost had lain off the . . . — — Map (db m96388) HM
On New Hope Road, 0.2 miles north of Depot Street, on the right.
Established: 1812
Elevation: 1820'
Population: 9,002
County: Allegany
Situated in the headwaters of the Georges Creek basin, Frostburg was settled in the early 1800's and served as a traveler's stop along the newly constructed National . . . — — Map (db m96390) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 40) west of South Water Street, on the left when traveling west.
The National Road has sustained Frostburg for almost two centuries. As the road was being surveyed in 1811, Josiah Frost began laying out lots. Businesses, serving passing stagecoaches and wagons, soon lined a developing Main Street.
By the . . . — — Map (db m199906) HM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) 0.1 miles west of Depot Trace, on the right when traveling west.
Years before St. Michael's Church was built, Meshach Frost and his wife Catherine purchased this property in 1812. When the Frosts bought the property, construction of the National Road was already underway. They soon found they were feeding and . . . — — Map (db m199913) HM
On Braddock Street (Maryland Route 736) west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1968, Fuller House was acquired by the college. This building is the former residence of William Fuller, grandson of one of Old Main's builders. — — Map (db m134387) HM
On New Georges Creek Road (Maryland Route 36) at Hoffman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on New Georges Creek Road.
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 . . . — — Map (db m84736) HM
Near Environmental Drive north of Planetarium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1960, Gunter Hall opened as the new student center. Named for William A. Gunter, local attorney and former president of both the State Board of College Trustees and State Board of Education, this building originally housed a dining hall, snack . . . — — Map (db m134378) HM
Near St. John's Rock Road, 0.5 miles south of Beall School Road.
The following was taken from the journal of Robert Orme, aid de camp to General Braddock - June 15, 1755: We this day (with 2100 troops, 1500 hundred horses, 200 wagons and twelve cannons) passed the Allegany Mountains, which is a rocky ascent of . . . — — Map (db m166921) HM
Near East College Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Near this spot, a vibrant African American neighborhood existed prior to the construction of the Frostburg State University campus.
The name and spirit of Brownsville emerged in the late 19th century largely due to the courage and dedication . . . — — Map (db m199904) HM
On West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at South Water Street (Maryland Route 36), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
KOREA
1950 - 1955
Thomas A. Dickey William L. Geary William R.Jackson John L. McKenzie David McKinley James G. Moran James W. Rafferty William R. Seggie Joseph M. Shannon Robert E. Shannon Paul T. Smith Francis D. Thomas . . . — — Map (db m176728) WM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at South Water Street (Maryland Route 36), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
William Andres Arthur M. Arnone Kinney E. Baxter David Beck Noah Beeman Evan Boyer Darby J. Brady William P. Brady John B.Brodbeck Robert C. Brown John J. Canning George Chaney E. Walker Chapman Kenneth W. De Vault . . . — — Map (db m177426) WM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at South Water Street (Maryland Route 36), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
Melvin V. Albright Edward Barry Thomas Barry Richard Beall Edward Britt Lawrence Campbell Samuel Campbell James L. Carson John R. Fairgrieve Hugh Farrady John Farrady David Hansel L.G.R. . . . — — Map (db m177427) WM
Near University Drive north of Stadium Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1976, the library opened as the fourth location for institutional book holdings. In 1990, this building was named as the Lewis J. Ort Library to honor local business man and philanthropist. — — Map (db m134529) HM
Near East College Avenue east of Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1954 Lowndes Hall was completed. This building was named for two members of the Lowndes family - Lloyd, former governor of Maryland, and his son Taster, former President of the Maryland Board of Education. — — Map (db m134530) HM
On National Highway (U.S. 40) at Maryland Route 36, on the right when traveling east on National Highway.
General Braddock's 2nd camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 14th, 15th, 1755. The old Braddock Road passed to the southeast of the National Road from Clarysville to the "Shades of Death" near "Two Mile Run." The National Road was begun by the . . . — — Map (db m177600) HM
Near Center Street east of East College Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Nelson P. Guild Human Resources Center opened in 1986, incorporating several existing buildings: Alleghany Hall, the second Laboratory School, and Garrett Hall. The Center is named for Dr. Nelson P. Guild, sixth president of the University . . . — — Map (db m134526) HM
Near East College Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Ground was broken for Old Main on June 27, 1899. It was completed in 1900. This building was originally known as the Normal School. The colloquial use of the phrase "Old Main" was confirmed with the building's dedication in 1957. — — Map (db m134383) HM
On East College Avenue at Wood Street, on the right when traveling east on East College Avenue.
Frostburg State College was founded as a "Normal" school (two-year institution) by an act of the Maryland General Assembly in 1893. The cornerstone for Old Main, first building erected for the college, was laid in 1899. The school opened in 1902 and . . . — — Map (db m134382) HM
On University Drive south of Planetarium Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In 1983, the Public Safety Building opened. This building was formerly the Lincoln School, a public school for African-American students. — — Map (db m134385) HM
On Braddock Street (Maryland Route 736) west of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Pullen Hall, opened in 1959, is named for Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., State Superintendent of Schools. The building originally served as the third location of the laboratory elementary school and now houses various student service departments. — — Map (db m134388) HM
Near Environmental Drive north of Planetarium Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1957, I. Jewell Simpson Residence Hall for women was completed. This building was named for the State Supervisor of Elementary Schools who served as the Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for Elementary Instruction. — — Map (db m134379) HM
Near Center Street south of Oak Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1965, Lowell Martin Sowers, Sr., Residence Hall for men was completed. This building was named for the college science professor who taught from 1950 - 1961. — — Map (db m134525) HM
On 1st Street close to Uhl Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1912, the St. Michaels' Parish Hall served the members of St. Michaels' Church and the Frostburg Community for the past 100 years. As the St. Michael parish continued to grow at the end of the 19th century, a school was added in 1891. . . . — — Map (db m199917) HM
The Railroad had reached Frostburg in 1852 and by 1863, the Cumberland and Pennsylvania (C&P) line ran from Cumberland through Mt. Savage to Frostburg and down George's Creek across the Potomac River to Piedmont, West Virginia. This connected the . . . — — Map (db m96386) HM
On West Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) north of South Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
1917 1918
The Memorial Window above the doorway and this tablet are here placed in honor of the boys of this church who served their country in the Great World War for liberty and justice
Roll of Honor
Victor W. Bennett Stanley . . . — — Map (db m176073) WM
Contrary to popular belief that it was named for its frigid winter weather, Frostburg can trace its history back to 1800 when the community was known as Mt. Pleasant. By the time the National Road (authorized by Congress in 1806) opened through in . . . — — Map (db m167992) HM
A trolley car and horse and buggy descend the old National Road at Eckhart Hill, just east of Frostburg. In 1806 construction of the Cumberland (National) Road was authorized by Congress. Its purpose was to connect the populated east and "navigable . . . — — Map (db m96383) HM
On Eckhart School Drive south of National Highway (Alternate U.S. 40), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the heroic boys of Eckhart
who gave their lives in
World War I and II.
World War I. 1917-1918
Edward T. Barry Thomas W. Barry Samuel T. Campbell George McLaughlin Paul Rairick
World War II. 1941-1945
William J. . . . — — Map (db m176280) WM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at Jenkins Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
God bless America our home sweet home
This memorial is dedicated to the men who gave their last full measure of devotion to their country. May God
continue to bless America. — — Map (db m177599) WM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at Jenkins Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
Farrady Post 24 Honor Their Deceased Heroes
Died In The Service Of Their Country
1941-1945
William J. Andres
Arthur M. Arnone
Kinney E. Baxter
David Beck
Noah J. Beeman
Evan B. Boyer
Darby J. Brady
William P. . . . — — Map (db m178782) WM
On East Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at Jenkins Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
For those same principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American Patriots sacrifice their lives and fortunes this tablet was erected by the citizens of Frostburg, Maryland.
May thirtieth, nineteen twenty.
1917 - Died . . . — — Map (db m177926) WM
On Clarysville Road SW at Vale Summit Road (Maryland Route 55), on the right when traveling south on Clarysville Road SW.
The Clarysville Inn once stood in front of you to the right. In this tavern, and in a complex of buildings constructed around it, the United States established a general hospital during the Civil War. On March 6, 1862, U.S. soldiers commandeered . . . — — Map (db m37540) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Old Frostburg Road, on the left when traveling west.
As they climbed into the mountains west of Frostburg, travelers entered the longest straightaway on the National Road between Cumberland and Wheeling, West Virginia. They marveled at this long ribbon of road and christened it the "Long Stretch." . . . — — Map (db m134376) HM
