Tucked in the Casselman River Valley, in the shadow of Pennsylvania’s highest point,
Mount Davis, Meyersdale welcomes visitors to share its rich history and small-town charm.
About Meyersdale...
Eastman and McRae, Library of Congress
The area was first occupied by the Monongahela Indians.
Oral history tells us that the indigenous people captured
the sweet water from maple trees to make maple syrup.
In celebration of this rich tradition, Meyersdale hosts the Pennsylvania Maple Festival, founded in 1948. In late March, the Maple City welcomes thousands for the annual festival.
Meyersdale was settled as early as 1776, but the growth of the town dates from the advent of the first railroad in 1871. Coal mining began soon after. The borough was named for Peter Meyers, an early settler.
Courtesy, Meyersdale Public Library, Pennsylvania Room
Meyersdale Commercial, December 12, 1898
Courtesy, Meyersdale Public Library
You can visit the Meyers Homestead at Maple Festival Park.
Photo colorizations courtesy of Lens Creek Studios
This sweet town features more than maple syrup! Repurposed rail structures like the Salisbury
and Keystone Viaducts, Bollman Bridge, and Big Savage Tunnel are nearby on the Great Allegheny Passage. A new section of US 219 opened to connect Meyersdale to Somerset. The town itself boasts new sidewalks and streets, and in the center of town, a new gazebo for music and events.
Meyersdale’s history isn’t complete without mention of railroads. The Western Maryland Railway line now connects Pittsburgh to Cumberland as a rail trail.
The former Western Maryland Railway station, now a visitors’ center, includes a museum and gift shop managed by the Meyersdale Area Historical Society.
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Courtesy, Meyersdale Public Library, Pennsylvania Room
Courtesy, Meyersdale Public Library, Pennsylvania Room
As you head down Main Street, you’ll cross the former B&O Railroad tracks, now CSX and Amtrak. You’ll notice many historic homes and buildings. Don’t miss the mural on Main Street! It pays homage to Meyersdale’s roots as a bustling transportation hub for local agriculture, coal, and timber.
...and Beyond
Did you know that Meyersdale is close to other cool things to see and do?
Somerset County is more than just the ‘land of milk and maple,’ as some folks say!
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Springs Farmer's Market
Whitehorse Brewing
Glades Pike Winery
Laurel Hill State Park
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Vin De Matrix Winery
Mount Davis (3,213ft)
Make it Meyersdale!
Go day tripping! Beautiful, rolling farmland and Amish country set the
stage for great drives. Check out Somerset County attractions on this map.
Flight 93 National Memorial (NPS)
Mountain Playhouse
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
Tall Pines Distillery
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Cross county and state lines to visit these cool spots
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Notable People from Meyersdale
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Harry Beal, the first US Navy SEAL
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Bill Collins, professional golfer
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William P. Kephart, US Naval Reserve WWII aviator killed in action over Guadalcanal. The USS Kephart is named in his honor.
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George H. Ramer, received the Medal of Honor—America's highest military award—for his actions during the Korean War.
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Flora Snyder Black, organizer of the Society of Farm Women of Pennsylvania and a local suffragist.
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John Charles Thomas, opera, operetta and concert baritone
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Thomas G. Saylor, Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court