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Road Trip Around Garrett County

9/5/2026
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Exploring historical markers in Garrett County through a road trip, uncovering the rich history and stories behind each stop.

Takeaways

  • Rich history of Garrett County
  • Significance of historical markers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Hoye Crest - Maryland's Highest Point
  • 00:54 Deep Creek Lake and Thayer Game Refuge
  • 02:09 Colonel James McHenry of Baltimore
  • 03:02 Meshach Browning's Grave and Friends Graveyard
  • 04:27 Friendsville Veterans Memorial Project and Bear Creek Trout Hatchery
  • 05:12 Bear Camp and Negro Mountain
  • 07:06 General Braddock's Fifth Camp and Castleman River Bridge
  • 08:03 Little Crossings and Little Meadows
  • 09:10 Savage River Camp and Deer Park Hotel
  • 09:39 Cleveland Cottage and Garrett County Pilgrimage
  • 10:35 Charles Friends Home and Civilian Conservation Corps
  • 12:03 Campsite in Swallow Falls State Park

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