Historical Marker

Martin's Plantation

US 40 Alt. (south side) at MD 36, in front of Bealle High School · Frostburg · Allegany

Maryland marker

Inscription

"Martins Plantation" General Braddock's 2nd Camp on the march to Fort Duquesne June 14th, 15th, 1755. The Old Braddock Road passed to the south-east of the National Road from Clarysville to the "Shades of Death" near "Two Mile Run". The National Road was begun by the government in 1811. State Roads Commission

Location

AddressUS 40 Alt. (south side) at MD 36, in front of Bealle High School
CityFrostburg
CountyAllegany
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.651331, -78.913500

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