Why visit Frostburg
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Frostburg State University, Hoffman Hill, Frostburg Historic District and Borden Mines Superintendent's House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 72 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Frostburg
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About Frostburg
Frostburg is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is located at the head of the Georges Creek Valley, 8 miles (13 km) west of the county seat of Cumberland. The town is one of the first cities on the "National Road", US 40, and the western terminus of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. It is part of the Cumberland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Frostburg, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Frostburg State University
School
University in Frostburg, Maryland, U.S.
101 Braddock Road, Frostburg
Museums and landmarks10
Frostburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Borden Mines Superintendent's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Maryland
Hocking House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Maryland, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places
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Inns on the National Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Evergreen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Hoffman Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Local park with a baseball field, amphitheater, and playground.
Restaurants and cafes31
LG's
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger · 0.4 mi
A bar /restaurant famous in the Frostburg area!
Mo,We-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00
Mario's Italian Eatery
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
314 East Main Street, Frostburg
Mountain City Coffeehouse & Creamery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
60 East Main Street, Frostburg
Toasted Goat
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
11 West Main Street, Frostburg
19 more on the map.
History
Frostburg had its beginnings in 1811 when surveying began for the National Road, a highway which ran west from nearby Cumberland, Maryland. President Thomas Jefferson had authorized construction of the road in 1806. Meshach Frost built the first house in present-day Frostburg in 1812 and named it Highland Hall (on the present-day the site of St. Michael's Church and Rectory). This building was a popular stopping point for celebrities and dignitaries who traveled the National Pike. This would be followed by the Franklin Hotel and other hotels.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reached Cumberland in 1842 and 1850, respectively. Consequently, travel on the National Pike saw a steady decline, although travel through Frostburg did not. Coal mining was the first major economic draw, but the industry faced problems in its early manifestation. The mountains of western Maryland and Frostburg proved to make transportation of coal very difficult. Not until the completion of the railroads did the coal industry in Frostburg began to flourish. The first major coal producer was Meshech Frost, who owned a significant amount of land for mining and founded the Frostburg Coal Company. This eventually was sold to the much larger Consolidated Coal Company.
From the History section of Frostburg, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship18
Eckhart Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
17104 Old National Pike, Frostburg
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
George'S Creek Elementary
School · 5.4 mi
15600 Lower Georges Creek Rd Sw, Lonaconing
Healthcare5
Map of Frostburg
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 3.4 in | 19.0 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 3.0 in | 19.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 4.0 in | 14.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 13.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frostburg 2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegany County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Grahamtown 0 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Cresaptown 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bel Air 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Cumberland 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Bowmans Addition 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Johnstown 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cheat Lake 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Winchester 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Martinsburg 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Morgantown 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2016-06-25 10 37 21 View of Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland from Maryland State Route 36 (New Georges Creek Road) just north of Interstate 68 (National Freeway), Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-25 12 11 25 View south along Maryland State Route 736 (Braddock Street) at Park Avenue in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Main at Frostburg, Maryland, Anthonyriggio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-17 14 54 55 View north along Maryland State Route 936 (South Grant Street) at Green Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, MD 21532, USA - panoramio, SGphotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306954), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306954) (cropped), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306948), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-06-25 08 45 33 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) at Depot Terrace in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-18 15 48 21 View south along Maryland State Route 936 (Grant Street) at U.S. Route 40 Alternate and Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-18 15 41 14 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) at Maryland State Route 936 (Grant Street) in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-18 15 46 40 View south along Maryland State Route 936 (Grant Street) at U.S. Route 40 Alternate and Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-05-27 16 42 06 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) at Maryland State Route 936 (Grant Street) in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-25 10 10 24 View east along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and south along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) between Uhl Street and Maple Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855339728), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-06-25 08 45 41 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) between Maple Street and Uhl Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306926), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-06-18 15 41 28 View north along Grant Street at Alley 11 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-25 08 45 50 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) between Uhl Street and Welsh Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282340), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282348) (2), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282334), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855339724), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282360), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282354), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306914), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855282324), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-06-25 10 09 19 View east along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and south along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) between Broadway and Uhl Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Michael School - Frostburg Museum, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-18 15 43 14 View south along a permanently closed section of Lee Street at Mount Pleasant Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Michael Church - Frostburg, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-25 08 45 55 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) between Uhl Street and Welsh Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Michael Church - Frostburg, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855193094), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855193104), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-06-25 08 45 57 View west along U.S. Route 40 Alternate and north along Maryland State Route 36 (Main Street) at Welsh Street and Broadway in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-06-18 15 45 52 View south along Grant Street at Mount Pleasant Street in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frostburg, Maryland (5855306944), Lee Cannon from Bayville aka West Fenwick, DE, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BORDEN MINES SUPERINTENDENT’S HOUSE; FROSTBURG, ALLEGANY COUNTY, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Penn Alps near Grantsville, Nyttend, Public domain
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