Fort Cumberland (Maryland)
Fort Cumberland (built 1754) was an 18th century frontier fort at the current site of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. It was an important military and economic center during the French and Indian War (1754-63) and figured significantly in the early career of George Washington.
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