Casselman's Inn and Bridge

Casselman, sometimes spelled Castleman, is the name of a tributary of the Youghiogheny River. The historic Casselman Inn is near the river in Grantsville, Maryland.

Originally built in 1842, the Inn was once a stagecoach stop along the National Road, now US 40. The present-day building was rebuilt of brick on the site of the older more modest building, which catered to livestock drovers and farmers.

We stopped there for lunch on the recommendation of Frank's brother. Our meal was okay but we missed out on the specialties of the house because of my food allergies and Frank's diabetes. No dessert for us that day!

A Half-Mile East of Greantsville is the Old Stone Bridge.

Erected 1813 by David Shriver, Jr., Sup't of the "Cumberland Road" (The National Road). This 80 foot span was the largest stone arch in America at the time. It was continuously used from 1813 to 1933.

The stone bridge is now closed to motor vehicles, although you can walk over it. It is enclosed by Casselman River Bridge State Park, a small park that basically preserves the bridge and provides a picnic area.

Most travelers miss seeing this old bridge because nearby I-68 has replaced the old National Road as the main route through the area. While I-68 is fast and scenic, the National Road is rich in history to explore.

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