Monday, August 13, 2007

Past trip - The National Road in Maryland


Marker noting George Washington's headquarters in Cumberland which was adjacent to the beginning of the National Road.

George Washington's Headquarters in Cumberland (next to old Fort Cumberland) in 1794.

Marker noting the first toll house on the National Road, outside of Cumberland.

First tollhouse on the National Road, erected 1833.
The National Road started in Cumberland Maryland and is often referred to as the Cumberland Road.