Historical Marker

The Bank Road

Eastbound US 40 west of Conococheague Creek · Conococheague · Washington

Maryland marker

Inscription

"The Bank Road" (The Cumberland Turnpike Road) The portion of this highway from the west end of the Conococheague Bridge to Cumberland (40 miles) was build between 1816 and 1821. The banks of Maryland financed it by purchase of the stock. State Roads Commission

Location

AddressEastbound US 40 west of Conococheague Creek
CityConococheague
CountyWashington
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.657417, -77.860917

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