Decatur Heights Historic District, Cumberland

Name: Decatur Heights Historic District
Address: Cumberland, United States

#38 among attractions in Cumberland

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The Decatur Heights Historic District is a national historic district in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It is a mixed-use district of 77 acres located on the northeast side of Cumberland. It contains a total of 377 residential / commercial / industrial historic resources, including five properties previously listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Approximately 50 percent of the resources in the district predate 1890, approximately 40 percent date were constructed between 1890 and 1930, and the remaining approximately 10 percent post-date 1930. It is significant because: 1) its association with the history of African-American education in Cumberland; 2) its association with the exploration and settlement of the region, with its location along the National Road; and 3) the dense concentration of primarily residential buildings built between about 1820 and the 1940s. ()

Coordinates: 39°39'29"N, 78°45'22"W

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Decatur Heights Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Great Allegheny Passage, Cumberland
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Shopping, Event space
Canal Place, Cumberland
19 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.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue, Greek Revival architecture
B'er Chayim Temple, Cumberland
15 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.
0.7 miSW
Library
Washington Street Library, Cumberland
19 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.
0.7 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland
19 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.
0.5 miSW
City hall
City Hall, Cumberland
13 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.
0.7 miSW
39°38'55"N • 78°45'45"W
Cumberland Trail Connection, Cumberland
19 min walk • Hiking, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
0.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort Cumberland, Cumberland
18 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.
0.7 miSW
Historical place
George Washington's Headquarters, Cumberland
20 min walk • The Headquarters of George Washington is a historic site located at 38 Greene Street in Cumberland, Maryland in central Allegany County.
0.8 miSW
Tower
Allegany County Courthouse, Cumberland
20 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.
0.7 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Cumberland Theatre, Cumberland
18 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 Decatur Heights Historic District?

Nearby attractions include African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cumberland (7 min walk), Town Clock Church, Cumberland (7 min walk), First Baptist Church, Cumberland (9 min walk), 16 Altamont Terrace, Cumberland (11 min walk).

How to get to Decatur Heights Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Decatur Heights Historic District:

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Cumberland (19 min walk)