Historical Marker

Folck's Mill

I-68 (east bound), west of exit 46 (MD 220 to Bedford) (no access), access from drive for Uncle Tuckers Restaurant off of MD 144 · Cumberland · Allegany

Maryland marker

Inscription

Folck's Mill Here in Evitts Creek Valley on August 1, 1864, General McCausland's Confederate cavalry, returning after burning Chambersburg, was surprised by General Kelly's Union troops from Cumberland. The confederates were repulsed and retreated across the Potomac at Oldtown. Maryland State Highway Administration

Location

AddressI-68 (east bound), west of exit 46 (MD 220 to Bedford) (no access), access from drive for Uncle Tuckers Restaurant off of MD 144
CityCumberland
CountyAllegany
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.673054, -78.725230

Sources

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