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This small log cabin was the Headquarters of then Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War. The site is notable as it signifies Washington’s first military command. It is the only building to survive from the original Fort Cumberland. The cabin, located at Riverside Park in Cumberland, Maryland, is two blocks away from where it was originally built between 1755-1758.

Washington made use of the cabin a second time in 1794 while he was President when reviewing the troops gathered to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.

Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...