National Register of Historic Places

Casselman's Bridge, National Road

Casselman's Bridge, National Road is a historic place in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000391.

Grantsville, Garrett County, MarylandListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000391★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Casselman's Bridge, National Road?

The Casselman Bridge is a historic transportation structure on the Casselman River, located immediately east of Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland, and preserved by the state of Maryland as Casselman River Bridge State Park. The bridge was built in 1813–1814 as part of the National Road. Historic markers posted at each end read:Erected 1813 by David Shriver Jr.,Sup't of the "Cumberland Road". This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously used from 1813 to 1933.

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Listing details

Name
Casselman's Bridge, National Road
City
Grantsville
County
Garrett County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000391
Resource type
object
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.69680, -79.14364
When was Casselman's Bridge, National Road listed on the National Register?

Casselman's Bridge, National Road was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Casselman's Bridge, National Road located?

Casselman's Bridge, National Road is located in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland at approximately 39.69680, -79.14364. See the map above.

Is Casselman's Bridge, National Road a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Casselman's Bridge, National Road is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.