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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKH_the-fort-proper_Cumberland-MD.html
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), t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKE_allegany-county-library_Cumberland-MD.html
TopName of Cumberland Free Public Library changed to Allegany County Library July 1, 1960 Bottom1798 · First public school in Western Maryland incorporated under Act of 1798 as "Visitors of Allegany County School."1824 · School na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKC_cumberland_Cumberland-MD.html
In 1860, Cumberland was a small town of 7,302 residents, most of whom lived in the valley of Will's 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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKB_gov-lloyd-lowndes-1845-1905_Cumberland-MD.html
Site1842 HomeGov. Lloyd Lowndes 1845 - 1905Only person from AlleganyCounty elected Governorof MarylandServed from 1895 to 1900
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBF5_president-washingtons-last-visit-1794_Cumberland-MD.html
Center PlaqueOn 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 the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBF2_the-parade-ground-of-fort-cumberland_Cumberland-MD.html
Here the Indian envoys were received before Braddock left for his defeat. In 1756-58 the garrison under Col. Washington was still reviewed here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBF1_allegany-county_Cumberland-MD.html
Created by Act of December 25, 1789First court heldApril 25, 1791, at home of John GrahamNorth Mechanic Street - Andrew Bruce, JudgeSecond court held atFaw's Tavern, Greene StreetFirst Court House,just opposite, Act of 1793 · occupied 1799
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBF0_headquarters-of-george-washington_Cumberland-MD.html
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 Rebellion.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM947_cumberland_Cumberland-MD.html
In 1860, Cumberland was a small town of 7,302 residents, most of whom lived in the valley of Will's 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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4DU_mcneills-raid_Cumberland-MD.html
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 raiderswho targeted the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for attack, McNeill h…
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