Historical Marker

The Little Crossings

US 40 Alt. (north side) at Old Cassleman River Bridge (west end), east face of sign (see west face below) · Grantsville · Garrett

Maryland marker

Inscription

"The Little Crossings" (of the Little Youghiogeny River now called Castleman's River) So called by George Washington when he crossed on June 19, 1755, with General Edward Braddock on the ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh). State Roads Commission

Location

AddressUS 40 Alt. (north side) at Old Cassleman River Bridge (west end), east face of sign (see west face below)
CityGrantsville
CountyGarrett
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.696500, -79.144583

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