Inscription
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
is named
Thomas Cresap, Jr.
killed in battle with the
indians on Savage Mountain
Michael Cresap
Captain in Dunmore's War,
first captain in rifle battalions,
Revolutionary War,
whose grave is in
Trinity Churchyard
New York City
His Grandsons - -
Capt. Michael Cresap, Jr.
Lieut. Daniel Cresap, Jr.
Lieut Joseph Cresap,
of Dunmore's and
Revolutionary Wars
Details
| HM Number | HMBMX |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1919 |
| Placed By | Cresap Society |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 6:43pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17S E 691781 N 4391294 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 39.64995000, -78.76473333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 38.997', W 78° 45.884' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 38' 59.82" N, 78° 45' 53.04" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 301, 240 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 28-34 Greene St, Cumberland MD 21502, US |
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