McCulloch's Path was an early colonial route through Western Maryland, referenced by

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in his diary in September 1784.

Washington's account

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. In his diary he wrote,

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's study of the records at the law office at

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in 1905 show that there were two McCullough's paths, an Old Path and a New Path; they are remembered, though the bold pioneer whose name they bore is quite forgotten. The names McCulloch and McCullough were common in northwestern Virginia.

Historical Map

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containing the whole

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with Part of

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and

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drawn by

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and

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in 1751 and printed in 1755

Notes and references

External links

Garrett County Historical Society Museum▬History of Garrett CountyWestern Maryland's Historical Library
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mcculloch's Path Province of Maryland History of Cumberland, MD-WV MSA Allegheny Mountains Appalachian Mountains Northwestern Turnpike National Road

Washington's account

Historical Map

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Notes and references

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