Things To Do in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania

Inscription. General Braddock's eighth camp, June 25, 1755, on the march to Fort Duquesne, was about half a mile S. W. Chestnut Ridge, seen on the horizon to the west, was the last mt. range to be crossed. Axemen widened an Indian ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Nearby are the graves of John Friend, Sr. (1732–1808), Kerrenhappuch Hyatt (d. 1798), his wife, and their son Gabriel (1761–1852), John and Gabriel were soldiers in the Revolution. The first permanent settlers ... More on HMDB

(16 sided, MD-11-01) at the eastbound I68 rest area NE of Friendsville, Garrett County, MD. I68 NE about 2.5 miles from jct with MD42 (I68 exit 4) ... More on dalejtravis.com

(MD-11-02) at the eastbound I68 rest area NE of Friendsville, Garrett County, MD. I68 NE about 2.5 miles from jct with MD42 (I68 exit 4) in ... More on dalejtravis.com

Inscription. About one half mile above this point is the "Great Crossings" of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at ... More on HMDB

( Petersburgh Toll House , 15', 1835, PA-56-01) in Addison , Somerset County, PA. Main St. E. 0.3 miles from jct with Academy Rd. in Addison to the bldg on the S. side of ... More on dalejtravis.com

(MD-11-03) at the eastbound I68 rest area NE of Friendsville, Garrett County, MD. I68 NE about 2.5 miles from jct with MD42 (I68 exit 4) in ... More on dalejtravis.com

Inscription. One of the six original toll houses on the Cumberland or National Road is on the hill opposite. Built after the road was turned over to the State in 1835 by the U. S. Restored and preserved by the D. A. R. , Erected ... More on HMDB

Laurel Caverns is located on Chestnut Ridge at the head of Cave Hollow. The cave formed in a unusual sort o... More on showcaves.com

I am planning another trip this weekend with a larger group and hope to go back many times! More on Yahoo! Travel

A unique and graceful feature along the National Road is the "S" Bridge, so named for its curved shape. The center of the structure was built at a right angle to the stream, while each end was curv... More on Nationalroadpa.org

Inscription. Our first national road; fathered by Albert Gallatin. Begun in 1811 at Cumberland, Md.; completed to Wheeling in 1818. Toll road under State control, 1835-1905. Rebuilt, it is present ... More on HMDB