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Discover Cumberland in United States
Cumberland in the region of Maryland with its 20,859 habitants is a town located in United States - some 106 mi or ( 171 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Cumberland is now 10:27 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Eckhart Junction, Eckhart Mines, Hagerstown, Locust Grove, and Mount Savage. When in this area, you might want to check out Eckhart Junction . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Cumberland ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Mountain Maryland Mo Visits Curtis' Coney Island Weiners in Cumberland, Md.
Mountain Maryland Mo, everyone's favorite Western Maryland resident, visits a famous landmark in downtown Cumberland and indulges on the local cuisine. Plan your own tasty trip to Mountain Maryland to ..
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad: Thunder in the Mountains Part 1
HD 1080p: On August 15th, 2010, Eastern Railfan Productions visited the famous Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for the first time. The 2-8-0 Consolidation #734 sported a different whistle, a B&O 3 Ch ..
Bike Trip on the C&O Canal
A solo bike trip on the C&O Canal. Three days, August 30 - September 1 2008, from Cumberland MD to Washington DC. ..
Western Maryland Steam 734
Western Maryland Scenic Railway Steam Engine 734. Leaving the Cumberland, Md. station on May 17, 2009. ..
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Fort Cumberland (Maryland)
Fort Cumberland (built 1754) was an 18th century frontier fort at the current site of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. It was an important military and economic center during the French and Indian War (1754–63) and figured significantly in the early career of George Washington.
Located at 39.65 -78.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Cumberland, Maryland)
The Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Cumberland, Maryland located in Cumberland's Historic District, is built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career; earthworks from the fort (built in 1755) still lie beneath the church. Although the Emmanuel parish dates from 1803, the cornerstone of the current native sandstone building was laid in 1849 and completed in 1851.
Located at 39.65 -78.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Washington Street Library (Allegany County Library System)
Located in the historic district of Cumberland, Maryland, the Washington Street Library first opened its doors on June 19, 1934. This Greek Revival style building was constructed between 1849 and 1850, as a larger building for the Allegany County Academy, the first public school in Allegany County which was founded in 1799. A new addition was constructed in 1966, allowing for the expansion of the library collection.
Located at 39.65 -78.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Great Allegheny Passage
The Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is a rail trail in Maryland and Pennsylvania. It is the central trail of a network of long-distance hiker-biker trails covering hundreds of miles through the Allegheny region of the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and beyond.
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Queen City Hotel
The Queen City Hotel was constructed in 1871 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in Cumberland, Maryland to serve both as a train station and as a destination. Hosting 174 rooms, it also had such features as formal gardens with a fountain, a ballroom and 400-seat dining room. It was torn down in 1972 to make room for a new main United States Post Office and Distribution facility with a much smaller station for Amtrak service between the new Post Office and the railroad tracks.
Located at 39.65 -78.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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