Negro Mountain- The Highest Point on the National Road
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kbarhow
N 39° 42.374 W 079° 12.680
17S E 653337 N 4396681
Nemesis, a black frontiersman, was killed here while fighting Indians with Maryland frontiersman, Thomas Cresap, in the 1750s. Legend tells us that he had a premonition of his death. In his honor, they named this mountain after him.
Waymark Code: WM5F1G
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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Stopped by to catch a MD cache, but struck out. Very cold and windy place, but a great view.
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