Historical Marker

Folck's Mill

Ali Ghan Temple, 13100 Ali Ghan Road NE · 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 Kelley's Union troops from Cumberland. The Confederates were repulsed and retreated across the Potomac at Oldtown.

Location

AddressAli Ghan Temple, 13100 Ali Ghan Road NE
CityCumberland
CountyAllegany
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.670948, -78.721782

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