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Community Profile: TOWNS
Grantsville
Grantsville is located east of Friendsville, and also sits along I-68.
The tract of land that would become Grantsville was originally called “Cornucopia.” It later became “Grant’s Village,” in honor of innkeeper Daniel Grant. The town benefited from its location along a route constructed to provide passage for troops during the French and Indian War. (For more, see “Garrett County – A History” on page 29.) That route later became the National Road, drawing more business and settlers to the area.
The area’s must-see attraction is Casselman Bridge, built to carry the National Road across the Casselman River. Built in 1813, it was the largest stone arch in America at the time. The bridge is open to foot traffic, and the surrounding Casselman River Bridge State Park is a popular fly-fishing spot. Nearby, the Spruce Forest Artisan Village preserves the area’s cultural heritage. Visit working artisans housed in log cabins and explore the school house and church.
Population: 868 Elevation: 2,414 feet Incorporated: 1864
Visit Historic Mountain Lake Park. Pick up “A Self-Guided Tour of the Historic District.” Pamphlet and CD are available at the Mountain Lake Park Association (Museum) building on G Street or at the Town Hall at 1007 Allegany Drive.
301.334.2250 • www.mtnlakepark.org
Kitzmiller
Once a major producer and shipper of coal, this town
east of Oakland is now most attractive for its scenic location along the North Branch of the Potomac River.
Visitors enjoy fishing in the river, picnicking along its banks or taking in scenic views along Kitzmiller’s river walk.
PHOTO BY SARAH DUCK
PHOTO BY CREDE CALHOUN – VISION QUEST STUDIOS
The Kitzmiller area recently became home to a new state park, Wolf Den Run. The park encompasses nearly 2,000 acres, including three brook trout streams, 1,700 acres of mixed forest, and rocky bluffs rising 900 feet above the Potomac River. For more information, go to dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/wolf-den-run.aspx.
Population: 304 Elevation: 1,564 feet Incorporated: 1906
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