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Discover Morantown in United States
Morantown in the region of Maryland is a town located in United States - some 113 mi or ( 182 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Morantown is now 06:23 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: Barton, Cumberland, Georges Creek, Hagerstown, and Horseshoe Curve. When in this area, you might want to check out Barton . 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 Morantown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
A trip on the WMSR from Cumberland, MD to Frostburg, MD on the old Western Maryland ..
Think spring! WMSR Opening Weekend 2006
Think spring! The first weekend in May marks the return of steam excursions on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Maryland. In 2006, 2-8-0 #734 (former LS&I #34) was showing off it's ..
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
At the station in Frostburg. ..
Appalachian Ethnobotany - Natural Plant Dyes and Ginseng Farming
Frostburg State University ethnobotany students conducted documentaries on natural plant dyes and a local ginseng farmer. Mountain City Traditional Arts presents Appalachian artists & their crafts on ..
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Mountain Ridge High School (Frostburg, Maryland)
Mountain Ridge High School is a high school in Frostburg, Maryland, that houses over 1000 students from the Georges Creek Valley, the Greater Frostburg vicinity, and the Westernport region. The school mascot is a miner and the school colors are red, black, white and gold.
Located at 39.65 -78.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
St. Michael School (Frostburg, Maryland)
St. Michael School is a Catholic elementary school (prekindergarten through fifth grade) located in Frostburg, Maryland. It is run by neighboring St. Michael Church, located on Main Street in Frostburg. The school's current principal is Kathy Black. The school has an after school program where students stay until parents are able to pick them up.
Located at 39.66 -78.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Frostburg, Maryland
For the NSA computer, see FROSTBURG. Frostburg is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States and is located at the head of the Georges Creek Valley. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,002 at the 2010 census. Located 8 miles west of Cumberland, the town is one of the first cities on the "National Road", US 40, and the western terminus of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Since 1991, the city has been served by Interstate 68.
Located at 39.65 -78.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland
The Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland (AHTM) is a 20.47-mile long rail trail from Cumberland to the Mason-Dixon line, where it meets the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Pennsylvania. The trail parallels the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad which operates tourist trains powered by a steam locomotive. The trail follows the route of the Connellsville extension of the historic Western Maryland Railroad.
Located at 39.70 -78.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
God's Ark of Safety
God's Ark of Safety is a non-denominational Christian ministry in Frostburg, Maryland, led by Pastor Richard Greene. On Easter, 1976, Greene began building a replica of Noah's Ark atop a prominent hillside along Interstate 68 featuring a sign that announces to passing travelers: "Noah's Ark Being Rebuilt Here!" Ground was broken for the ark in September 1976 with over 3,000 tons of concrete.
Located at 39.63 -78.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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