Fort Cumberland, Cumberland

#8 among attractions in Cumberland

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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. ()

Coordinates: 39°39'4"N, 78°45'55"W

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Cumberland United States

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Day trips

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

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

~920 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Great Allegheny Passage, Cumberland
5 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.
~820 ftSE
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.
~1380 ftE
Synagogue, Greek Revival architecture
B'er Chayim Temple, Cumberland
7 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.
~430 ftW
Library
Washington Street Library, Cumberland
3 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.
~200 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland
1 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.
~1000 ftNE
City hall
City Hall, Cumberland
5 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.
~1180 ftSE
39°38'55"N • 78°45'45"W
Cumberland Trail Connection, Cumberland
6 min walk • Hiking, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
~610 ftS
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.
~460 ftW
Tower
Allegany County Courthouse, Cumberland
3 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.
~540 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cumberland Theatre, Cumberland
3 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.
~850 ftNE
Architecture
Bell Tower Building, Cumberland
5 min walk • Bell Tower Building, or the Allegany County League for Crippled Children building, is a historic building in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1887 and is a two-story brick structure topped by a small wooden tower with an open belfry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Cumberland?

Nearby attractions include Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland (1 min walk), Washington Street Library, Cumberland (3 min walk), Allegany County Courthouse, Cumberland (3 min walk), Cumberland Theatre, Cumberland (3 min walk).

How to get to Fort Cumberland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Cumberland:

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Cumberland (11 min walk)