Cumberland Dam, Cumberland

#19 among attractions in Cumberland

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The Cumberland Dam was built across the North Branch of the Potomac River at Cumberland, Maryland, for the purpose of diverting water of the river into the head of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company began construction of its Dam No. 8 in 1837 and work proceeded intermittently, finally concluding in 1850. The dam impounded water over a distance of a mile, causing back water for about 3 miles up the river. Above the dam is the mouth of Wills Creek. ()

Coordinates: 39°38'55"N, 78°45'57"W

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Day trips

Cumberland Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Allegheny Passage, Canal Place, B'er Chayim Temple, Washington Street Library.

~810 ftE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Great Allegheny Passage, Cumberland
4 min walk • The Great Allegheny Passage is a rail trail system in Maryland and Pennsylvania—the central trail of a network of long-distance hiker-biker trails throughout the Allegheny region of the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
~730 ftNE
Museum, Shopping, Event space
Canal Place, Cumberland
4 min walk • Canal Place is a 58.1-acre state park located in Cumberland, Maryland at the western terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
~1710 ftNE
Synagogue, Greek Revival architecture
B'er Chayim Temple, Cumberland
9 min walk • B'er Chayim Temple is a synagogue in Cumberland, Maryland that is currently affiliated with the Reform movement. B'er Chayim counts approximately 72 families as members.
~1070 ftN
Library
Washington Street Library, Cumberland
6 min walk • 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.
~770 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland
4 min walk • The Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Cumberland, Maryland in Cumberland's Historic District is built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career; earthworks from the fort still lie beneath the church.
~1810 ftNE
City hall
City Hall, Cumberland
9 min walk • Cumberland City Hall is a historic city hall in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It was built between 1911 and 1912 and replaced the Cumberland, Maryland City Hall & Academy of Music. It is a 7-by-7-bay, two-story, stone-faced, neo-classical structure.
~870 ftE
39°38'55"N • 78°45'45"W
Cumberland Trail Connection, Cumberland
5 min walk • Hiking, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
~950 ftN
Forts and castles
Fort Cumberland, Cumberland
5 min walk • Fort Cumberland 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 and figured significantly in the early career of George Washington.
~460 ftNE
Historical place
George Washington's Headquarters, Cumberland
3 min walk • The Headquarters of George Washington is a historic site located at 38 Greene Street in Cumberland, Maryland in central Allegany County.
~900 ftN
Tower
Allegany County Courthouse, Cumberland
5 min walk • The Allegany County Courthouse is the Maryland Circuit court for Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is located in Cumberland's Washington Street Historic District. Although many church spires dot the Cumberland landscape, it is the Allegany County Courthouse that dominates this city's skyline.
~1400 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cumberland Theatre, Cumberland
7 min walk • The Cumberland Theatre is Western Maryland's only regional professional theatre. It is located in Cumberland, Maryland, and stages a wide variety of musicals, plays, and dramas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cumberland Dam?

Nearby attractions include George Washington's Headquarters, Cumberland (3 min walk), Caiuctucuc, Cumberland (3 min walk), Canal Place, Cumberland (4 min walk), Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland (4 min walk).

How to get to Cumberland Dam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cumberland Dam:

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Cumberland (12 min walk)