George Washington's Headquarters

Name: George Washington's Headquarters
Address: Riverside Park at Greene St, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
Telephone: 301-777-5132

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One-room cabin used by George Washington while an aide to General Braddock. Built 1754-1755, it is the only remaining structure of Ft. Cumberland.

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Riverside Park at Greene St

Cumberland, MD
21502

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Local Phone: 301-777-5132
US Toll Free: 800-425-2067

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