Historical Marker

Washington's Road

US 220 (east) at US 40, exit 68 · Cumberland · Allegany

Maryland marker

Inscription

Washington's Road By order of Colonel Bouquet George Washington's troops opened this road from Fort Cumberland to Reas-town (Bedford, Pa.) during July 1758. Bouquet and Washington conferred half-way between these places July 30, 1758. State Roads Commission - 1934

Location

AddressUS 220 (east) at US 40, exit 68
CityCumberland
CountyAllegany
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.722233, -78.705500

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