Maryland Route 36
State highway in Allegany County, Maryland, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maryland Route 36 (also known as MD 36 or Route 36) is a 29.43-mile (47.36 km) state highway located in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. MD 36's southern terminus is at the West Virginia Route 46 (WV 46) bridge in Westernport and its northern terminus at U.S. Route 40 Alternate (US 40 Alt.) near Cumberland. Between Westernport and Frostburg, it is known as Georges Creek Road, and from Frostburg to Cumberland it is known as Mount Savage Road. Like the majority of Maryland state highways, MD 36 is maintained by the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA).
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Maintained by MDSHA | ||||
Length | 29.43 mi[1] (47.36 km) | |||
Existed | 1927–present | |||
Tourist routes | Historic National Road Mountain Maryland Scenic Byway | |||
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South end | WV 46 at Westernport | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Maryland | |||
Counties | Allegany | |||
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MD 36 serves as the main road through the Georges Creek Valley, a region which is historically known for coal mining, and has been designated by MDSHA as part of the Coal Heritage Scenic Byway.[2] MD 36 is the main road connecting the towns of Westernport, Lonaconing, and Midland in southwestern Allegany County, as well as Frostburg, Mount Savage, and Corriganville in northwestern Allegany County.