"The Narrows"
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trainbug
N 39° 39.795 W 078° 46.866
17S E 690340 N 4392735
"The Narrows" one of the most picturesque spots around Cumberland.
Waymark Code: WMGXC
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2006
Views: 53
"The Narrows" one of the most picturesque spots around Cumberland. Discovered by Spendelow after the road over Wills Mountain had been constructed by General Braddock.Adopted as the route of The Cumberland Road (The National Road) 1833. The old stone Bridge across Wills Creek was used from 1834 to 1932.
State Roads Commission
County (required): Allegany County
Location (required): Westbound Rte.40 West side of Wills Creek as you leave Cumberland
More info about the site/marker (optional):
Marker is in a small parklike area with different markers off of a restaurant parking lot.
Website for more info (optional): [Web Link]
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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