Allegany County MD

Allegany County is located in the northwestern region of Maryland. Its county seat is the city Cumberland. Allegany County is sometimes referred to “Where the South Begins”. The name Allegany is derived from a local Lenape word, welhik hane or oolikhanna, which means ‘best flowing river of the hills’ or ‘beautiful stream’. Allegany County has a successful arts community, is rich in historical stories and places, and boasts a variety of outdoor recreation activities.

Western Maryland was originally part of Prince George’s county when Maryland was formed in 1696. New counties were formed over time such as Frederick county in 1748, Montgomery and Washington county in 1776, and Garrett county in 1872.

Allegany County is located in the northwestern region of Maryland. Its county seat is the city Cumberland. Allegany County is sometimes referred to “Where the South Begins”. The name Allegany is derived from a local Lenape word, welhik hane or oolikhanna, which means ‘best flowing river of the hills’ or ‘beautiful stream’. Allegany County has a successful arts community, is rich in historical stories and places, and boasts a variety of outdoor recreation activities.

Western Maryland was originally part of Prince George’s county when Maryland was formed in 1696. New counties were formed over time such as Frederick county in 1748, Montgomery and Washington county in 1776, and Garrett county in 1872.

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Allegany County City/Town Guide

• Barton
• Cumberland
• Frostburg
• Lonaconing
• Luke
• Midland
• Westerport

Allegany County Highlights

• Rocky Gap State Park
• Paw Paw Tunnel
• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
• Rocky Gap Casino
• Tracks and Yaks
• Charis Winery & Distillery
• 1812 Brewery
• George Washington’s Headquarters
• Green Ridge State Forest
• Constitution Park
• Cumberland Visitor Center
• Allegany Museum
• Falling Water
• Three Otters Eco Retreat Center
• Footers Dye Works Building
• Gunter Hotel
• Gordon Roberts House
• Great Allegheny Passage
• Swallow Falls State Park