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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19TB_robert-lee-payne_Grantsville-MD.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15L0_youghiogheny-grove_Oakland-MD.html
This 37 acre area of virgin hemlock and white pine has trees estimated to be 300+ years old and is the last stand of its kind in Maryland. Designated as a sensitive management area, cutting and development are restricted to a minimum.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15KY_deep-creek-lake-discovery-center_Swanton-MD.html
Wildlife Habitat- Lakeside forests offer a mix of habitat that benefits wildlife species. The moist fertile soils support a diversity of beneficial plants that provide food and cover. Mink, otter, deer, bear, songbirds, waterfowl, turtles, raccoo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15KM_swauger-mill_Grantsville-MD.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15KK_new-germany-lake_Grantsville-MD.html
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 h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS5V_civilian-conservation-corps_Oakland-MD.html
A nationwide program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to perform emergency natural resource conservation work on public lands. The C C C employed millions during the depression and set the standards for the development of our State a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3Z_altamont-confederate-railroad-raid_Swanton-MD.html
On April 26, 1863, a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill's partisan rangers attacked the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad facilities here at Altamont. They were part of a larger group that entered Oakland that Sunday as Confederate Gen. Wil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3RC_cobbler-shop-in-1859_Oakland-MD.html
This building is one of Oakland's oldest. Also known as New Glades House & Central Hotel, Dr. M.C. Hinebaugh's Hospital in 1908.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R1_campsite_Oakland-MD.html
In August 1918, and again in July 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas A. Edison, Harvey Firestone, John Burroughs and company encamped here by Muddy Creek Falls.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3CU_deep-creek-lake-garrett-county_Oakland-MD.html
Property of the Youghiogheny Hydro Electric Corporation of the Associated Gas and Electric System. Lake under the supervision of the Conservation Department of Maryland. The following streams flow into the lake: Deep and Cherry Creeks, North and G…