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Upper LaVale, MD    (MAP IT)

Historic Markers: (1) The La Vale Toll House; (2) First Toll Gate House;

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New photos by Steve Colby unless noted.


The original stone Six-Mile Bridge over Braddock Run

The original stone Six-Mile Bridge over Braddock Run

The Braddock Run Bridge near the location of the old Six Mile House (Gwynn's). Built in 1970.

The Braddock Run Bridge near the location of the old Six Mile House (Gwynn's). Built in 1970.

Hudson Gas Station - In the vicinity of were the Burger King stands today

Hudson Gas Station - In the vicinity of were the Burger King stands today. (Photo: Bob Lemmert)

Gay Point Restaurant - Near intersection of Winchester Rd. and old National Road

Gay Point Restaurant - Near intersection of Winchester Rd. and old National Road

Nat'l Road, west, from the intersection of Winchester Rd. Six-Mile House in distance (LaVale. Circa 1930) MD SHA photo (Credit:Christopher Busta-Peck)

National Road, LaVale, MD with Six-Mile House in distance

National Road, LaVale, MD with Six-Mile House in distance

Donahoe's Restaurant in LaVale.

Donahoe's Restaurant in LaVale.   6-1/2 miles from Cumberland. (Area opposite LaVale Plaza)

Opening of LaVale Plaza on old National Road

Opening of LaVale Plaza on old National Road, LaVale, MD (Photo: Bob Lemmert)

Braddock Spring - West of the toll house on the Charles Laber farm

Braddock Spring - West of the toll house on the Charles Laber farm. (Lacock/Weller photo, c.1908)

Continental Motel - West of LaVale on the National Road. (Now closed)

Continental Motel - West of LaVale on the National Road. (Now closed)

Large boulder with splitting wedges on south side of National Road.

This large boulder, on the south side of National Road, still has splitting wedges stuck in it.

Closer look at the wedges

Closer look at the wedges

LaVale Toll House on the National Road

Odd 1907 View of LaVale Toll House

Odd 1907 View of LaVale Toll House (By Gilbert)

Mr. Cady, the last toll-keeper to keep the tolls

Between six and seven miles west of Cumberland. Mr. Cady, the last toll-keeper to keep the tolls.

LaVale Toll House was built in 1835

Contrary to the card's notation, the LaVale Toll House was built in 1835... After MD took control of the Road running through the State.

LaVale Toll House

LaVale Toll House

LaVale Toll House

LaVale Toll House (Photo: MD Historical Society)

LaVale Toll House, Circa 1912

LaVale Toll House, Circa 1912




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  Last Update: April 27, 2010