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Near The National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Casselman Road.
“The Little Crossings” (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River).
So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
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Near National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Casselman Road.
“The Little Crossings” (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman’s River).
So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
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On National Pike (U.S. 40) 0.8 miles east of the Pennsylvania state line, on the right when traveling west.
General Braddock's 6th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne Saturday and Sunday June 20th and 21st, 1755. Washington was forced to remain behind with a guard on account of "violent fevers" until cured by "Dr. James's Powders (one of the most excellent . . . — — Map (db m135626) HM
On Casselman Rd, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (Route Alt-40).
Originally built and situated a few miles south of Jennings, Maryland in 1913, the structure served as a school until 1952. After that date it served various church related functions.
In 1994, the current owners, Robert and Shirley Hay, donated . . . — — Map (db m135672) HM
The Casselman is a mid 19th-century hostelry, probably built in the early 1800's by Soloman Sterner, to serve travelers on the National Road. The stylistic features of the building show strong early 1800s Federal influence, but many of the specific . . . — — Map (db m104844) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.3 miles west of National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40). Reported missing.
When built in 1813, this structure was the largest single-span stone bridge in America. The high arch was designed to facilitate riverboat traffic on the proposed C&O Canal. However, due to the emerging railroad industry in the nineteenth century, . . . — — Map (db m225293) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles National Road (Route Alt-40).
Spanning the Cassleman River and supporting 200 years of hooves, boots, sleigh runners, and wheels of every type and description, the Cassleman River Bridge begins its third century on the National Road in Grantsville, Maryland. It is one of the . . . — — Map (db m135702) HM
On National Pike (Route Alt-40) 0.3 miles east of Patton Lane, on the left when traveling east.
Spanning the Casselman River and supporting 200 years of hooves, boots, sleigh runners, and wheels of every type and description, the Casselman River Bridge begins its third century on the National Road in Grantsville, Maryland. It is one of the . . . — — Map (db m167079) HM
On Casselman Road near The National Pike (U.S. 40).
Castleman's River Bridge
(Formerly "Little Youghiogeny")
Erected 1813 by David Shriver, Jr., Sup't of the "Cumberland Road" (The National Road). This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously . . . — — Map (db m100) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate U.S. 40).
Built on New Germany Road (ca 1810-1830).
Moved to Spruce Forest in 1989.
Restoration made possible by a loan from Maryland Historical Trust.
House donated by Cora Broadwater — — Map (db m137545) HM
On Alternate U.S. 40 east of River Road, on the left when traveling east.
This monument is dedicated to the citizens of this area who gave their time and their energy and their skill, for more than five days in sub zero weather and deep snow, to assist the air and ground rescue teams in recovering the victims of a crash . . . — — Map (db m71195) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Dorsey Hotel Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Casselman Inn. You are standing in front of the Casselman Inn, which was opened in 1842 by Solomon Sterner. This establishment has also been known as Sterner House, Drovers' Inn, Farmers' Hotel and Dorsey Hotel. There was a large outdoor . . . — — Map (db m360) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Springs Road (Maryland Route 669), on the right when traveling west.
On the march to Fort Duquesne June 19th, 1755. By Washington’s advice, Braddock pushed forward from Little Meadows to this camp with 1200 chosen men and officers leaving the heavy artillery and baggage behind to follow by easy stages under Colonel . . . — — Map (db m357) HM
On Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate U.S. 40).
Built in 1776 on the road between Salisbury and Pocahontas, Pa. by Solomon Glotfelty, as part of a larger log structure. Moved to Penn Alps in 1972 to be used as an artisan's studio. — — Map (db m137543) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) at Bittinger Road (Maryland Route 495), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Reported permanently removed.
When the National Road came through here in 1815, this settlement was a half mile away along the old Braddock Road. This “New Grantsville” developed just west of the Casselman Bridge, completed a few years earlier. About a dozen . . . — — Map (db m477) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Chestnut Ridge Road (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling east.
General Braddock's 4th camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 17, 1755. Washington arrived here after Braddock's defeat July 15th, 1755. Washington also stopped here May 9th, 1754, July 7th or 8th, 1754, October 1st, 1770, November 26th, 1770 and . . . — — Map (db m361) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate Route 40).
First built north of Salisbury, PA. prior to 1775 by John Markley on an 800-acre tract granted by the King of England. Marked and moved to a new site prior to 1885, and then to Penn Alps in 1985. — — Map (db m137548) HM
Near National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) 0.3 miles Patton Lane, on the left when traveling east.
(Logo for Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West, Garrett County)
(7 small color images of structures and landscapes. 1 large color image of the Cassleman River Bridge.)
Transportation
Transportation features include Garrett . . . — — Map (db m168096) HM
On Casselman Road, 0.2 miles west of National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
[Side 1]
Gateway to the West
The overarching theme in the Heritage Area is Garrett County's relationship to the opening and development of America's western frontier in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In fact Garrett County is . . . — — Map (db m223083) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) at Zehner Road, on the left when traveling west on National Pike. Reported permanently removed.
You have reached the highest point on the National Road. Here, in the far western mountains of Maryland is the backbone of eastern America. In 1817, the National Road construction crew took on the challenge of crossing this tough terrain by . . . — — Map (db m5409) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) at Zehner Road, on the left when traveling west on National Pike.
You have reached the highest point on the National Road. Here, in the far western mountains of Maryland is the backbone of eastern America. In 1817, the National Road construction crew took on the challenge of crossing this tough terrain by . . . — — Map (db m236979) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) at Zehner Road, on the right when traveling east on National Pike.
On May 24, 1756, British Colonel Thomas Cresap and his party marched from Fort Cumberland to engage the enemy. Unable to cross the Youghiogheny River, they turned back. Here, they met native American French-Allies and a skirmish ensued. A black . . . — — Map (db m245060) HM
Long before 1930, thirteen acres of low-lying land in the village of New Germany was flooded and dammed. An earthen dam was constructed, largely through the efforts of John Swauger, to hold back the waters of Poplar Lick Run for the operation of . . . — — Map (db m61167) HM
Near Savage River Road, 1.3 miles south of Westernport Road.
In memory of Robert Lee Payne, Major U.S.A.F., who died here from the crash of a B-52 Jan. 13, 1964. A kind and loving husband and father. — — Map (db m67300) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles National Road (Alternate U.S. 40) when traveling north.
Build about 1930 as a woodland retreat and writer's studio for Alta Schrock near her parental home at Niverton, Pa. of materials provided by her father.
Moved to Penn Alps in 1970. — — Map (db m137553) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate U.S. 40).
This was the site of a blacksmith ship for shoeing horses and servicing stagecoaches, freighters and Conestogas on the National Road. Up to fourteen coaches per day, each way, passed here during the peak season. Traffic was often so heavy that the . . . — — Map (db m137552) HM
On Casselman Road, 40 miles west of National Road, on the right when traveling west.
In 1797, Thomas Stanton conveyed water rights to Jesse Tomlinson, and Tomlinson built the first grist mill on the site of Col. Dunbar's 1755 hospital encampment.
The mill was prime reason for settlement in this area. In addition to being an . . . — — Map (db m438) HM
In 1850, this land was the site of a three-story gristmill, which processed wheat, buckwheat and cornmeal for the people who lived in the village of New Germany. John Swauger built the gristmill piece by piece, using hardwood from his own property, . . . — — Map (db m61169) HM
Near National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Shade Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
This humble log cabin is a rare survivor of a common dwelling built by early settlers on the Allegheny frontier. Built after 1813 as a two-story log building, its large size has led some to believe it was once used as a tavern, giving respite to . . . — — Map (db m4921) HM
On National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40) west of North Old Shade Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west.
This humble log cabin is a rare survivor of a common dwelling built by early settlers on the Allegheny frontier. Built after 1813 as a two-story log building, its large size has led some to believe it was once used as a tavern, giving respite to . . . — — Map (db m243583) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate U.S. 40).
Built by Benedict Miller, Amish Bishop an Patriarch, and his son Joel B., in 1855 near what is now Springs, PA. Moved to Penn Alps campus in 1986 and restored in 1987 as an Anabaptist Peace Center as well as a memorial to the early Millers' walk of . . . — — Map (db m137550) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.2 miles west of National Pike (Alternate U.S. 40).
In 1806 Congress authorized and funded the construction of a National Road from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River at Wheeling, WV. This National Road, also known as the National Pike or Cumberland Road, was our nation's first highway and truly the . . . — — Map (db m84794) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.2 miles west of Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40), on the left when traveling west.
This is the original tombstone of Swiss immigrant, Solomon Glotfelty. It was located in the Old Union Cemetery, Salisbury, PA. Notice the misspelling of "Glotfelty". For more information about this family, check inside or contact The Caster . . . — — Map (db m153158) HM
On Pigs Ear Road at National Pike (U.S. 40), on the left when traveling south on Pigs Ear Road.
Here in America's first interstate highway enters Pennsylvania. The National Road started in Cumberland, connected to a series of privately funded turnpikes from Baltimore, and eventually wound its way through four states to Illinois. . . . — — Map (db m235243) HM
On Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) east of Dorsey Hotel Road, on the right when traveling west.
Granstville's Main Street, designated today as Alt. Route 40, was once part of the National Road, the country's first federally funded highway. Visit our Town Park to learn more about the history of the National Road.
Traffic on the National . . . — — Map (db m177981) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.1 miles north of National Road (Alternate U.S. 40).
Built in 1820 in Grantsville, Md. as a stagecoach stop on the Old National Pike. Food, drink, sleeping accommodations and tickets were for sale here.
Reconstructed at Penn Alps in 1967. — — Map (db m137554) HM
Near Casselman Road, 0.2 miles west of National Pike (Alternate Maryland Route 40), on the left when traveling west.
The Yoder House is being built to preserve and share the Yoder story. The House of Yoder, nonprofit, tax exempt corporation was formed and construction followed ground breaking on October 21, 1995. Work progressed as donated funds and labor became . . . — — Map (db m98537) HM
