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Quiz about How much do you know about Western Maryland

How much do you know about Western Maryland? Quiz

Western Maryland is often an overlooked area of the state.....try this multiple choice quiz to see how much you really know about the panhandle of Maryland.

A multiple-choice quiz by proloz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
proloz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,989

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
647

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Western Maryland cities increased in population and became the second largest city in Maryland in the late 19th century? Hint

Cumberland

Frostburg

Hagerstown

Oakland

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Question 2 of 10

2. What county is the westernmost county in Maryland? Hint

Montgomery

Allegany

Garrett

Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is the highest elevation in Maryland? Hint

Dans Mountain

Big Savage Mountain

Evitts Mountain

Backbone Mountain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Garrett County has a huge tourist/resort area based around which of the following lakes? Hint

Lake Habeeb

Deep Creek Lake

Little Brown Lake

Broadford Lake

5. You are traveling to Cumberland, Maryland, about 20 miles away. Before getting there you pass through gigantic walls of stone that were blasted out to make the interstate. There's even a rest stop and information center there, it's called.... Hint

Rock Pass

Sideling Hill

Stone Hill

Rock Mountain

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was Allegany County formed? Hint

1785

1789

1779

1830

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the county seat of Garrett County? Hint

Deer Park

McHenry

Mountain Lake Park

Oakland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Garrett County get its name from? Hint

John W. Garrett

Michael A. Garrett

William B. Garrett

Edward C. Garrett

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did the C & O canal in Cumberland Maryland close? Hint

1935

1921

1933

1924

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Question 10 of 10

10. What historic place is located in Cumberland Maryland's Riverside Park? Hint

Oldest tollhouse in Maryland

Battle of Blithe grounds

George Washington's headquarters

Underground tunnels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Western Maryland cities increased in population and became the second largest city in Maryland in the late 19th century?

Answer: Cumberland

By 1880 Cumberland was a thriving community and was known as the second largest city in the entire state. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

2. What county is the westernmost county in Maryland?

Answer: Garrett

649 farms averaging at 166 acres each helps make up a very important agricultaral part of Garrett County. The county ranks number one in the state of MD for the production of oats. There's also a lot of recreational activities in Garrett county including: skiing, golfing, snowboarding, tubing, mountain biking, nature trails, and more.

The peacefulness and relaxed atmosphere brings many city dwellers from the Baltimore/DC area here every summer and winter, to visit what has become known as "the mountain top playground".

3. Which of these is the highest elevation in Maryland?

Answer: Backbone Mountain

Hoye-Crest on Backbone Mountain in Maryland is listed at 3,360 feet above sea level, making it the highest elevation in the entire state. Many truck drivers have had their lives taken by losing their brakes coming down this steep mountain.

4. Garrett County has a huge tourist/resort area based around which of the following lakes?

Answer: Deep Creek Lake

Construction of Deep Creek Lake began back in 1923. One thousand men worked on it, and twelve miles of railroad were built so work could be done on it. Fifteen miles of primary/secondary roads were relocated so it could be made, and it cost over $9,000,000 to make.

Answer: Sideling Hill

Sideling Hill excavation began in 1983 and over 10 million tons of rocks were hauled away to create a pass for the interstate. It's unusual because you can see all of the layers upon layers of different rocks....

6. What year was Allegany County formed?

Answer: 1789

Allegany County was formed from part of the neighboring Washington County. Allegany County was named from an Indian word Oolikhanna, meaning beautiful stream.

7. What is the county seat of Garrett County?

Answer: Oakland

Building lots for Garrett County were designated in 1849.

8. Who did Garrett County get its name from?

Answer: John W. Garrett

John W. Garrett was the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

9. What year did the C & O canal in Cumberland Maryland close?

Answer: 1924

The C & O canal was opened back in 1850. It ending up closing down due to flood damage and the expansion of railroads.

10. What historic place is located in Cumberland Maryland's Riverside Park?

Answer: George Washington's headquarters

It's a one room cabin that was built in 1754-55. It is the only remaining structure of Fort Cumberland.

Source: Author proloz

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