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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMX_col-thomas-cresap_Cumberland-MD.html
In Memory ofCol. Thomas CresapPathfinder - Pioneer - Patriot -Built the first home andfort in this county atOldtown, about 1740Surveyed the first trailto the west, startingnear this spot in 1751His Sons - - -Daniel Cresapfor whom Dan's Mountainis …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLK_headquarters-of-george-washington_Cumberland-MD.html
As colonel under General Braddock at Fort Cumberland during the French and Indian War 1755 - 1758 and as Commander-in-Chief of the American Army in 1794Presented to the City of Cumberland byJames Walter Thomas, L.L.D.; Litt.D.dedicated April 21, 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLF_george-washington-at-wills-creek_Cumberland-MD.html
Our founding father spent much time in this vicinity when a young man as surveyor, ambassador, aide-de-camp to General Braddock, and commander of Virginia military forces. This cabin served as his headquarters during part of this time.Young George…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLC_where-the-road-began_Cumberland-MD.html
You are standing at the starting point of this country's first federal road building project, the National Road. A vision of George Washington as a means to develop the continent and to unite the country, his idea was championed by Thomas Jefferso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLA_fort-cumberland-trail_Cumberland-MD.html
This is an American Revolution bicentennial project to permanently record the history of one of the City of Cumberland's most historic sites, Fort Cumberland. The beautiful interpretive plaques tell the story and the attractive white rocks mark th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBL8_riverside-park_Cumberland-MD.html
Land for this park was donated to the city in 1893. The park formerly included the site of the bridge approached to your right and an area extending along the river bank upstream. Then, there were extensive walkways, benches, flowerbeds, a viewing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBL6_abandonment-of-ft-cumberland_Cumberland-MD.html
Fort Cumberland was garrisoned from 1754 to 1765. During this period, there was bickering between Maryland and Virginia as to how the fort should be maintained and whose control it was under.In early 1756, Colonel Washington favored a small garris…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKM_trenches-and-tunnels-army-discipline_Cumberland-MD.html
Trenches and TunnelsIt was common for forts of this period to have rifle pits or trenches outside the walls as a line of first defense. Fort Cumberland was likely no exception. However, the excavations most people refer to apparently had other pur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKL_french-and-indian-war_Cumberland-MD.html
"A volley fired by a young Virginian in the backwoods of America set the world on fire"
Fort Cumberland was built as a direct result of hostilities between the French and British over control of the Ohio Valley. The British king granted land in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKJ_famous-personalities-at-fort-cumberland_Cumberland-MD.html
Horatio SharpeLived: 1718-1790. Here as Governor of Maryland and the commander of the fort. Fort Frederick was built by his direction. Governor: 1753-1769. Sharpsburg, Md., was named in his honor.
Daniel BooneLived: 1734-1820. Here as a teamste…