Glendening
Coal in the Alleghenies
State: Maryland
County: Allegany County
Founded: 1890s
Abandoned: 1920s
Peak Population: 200
Glendening was one of many small coal company towns in Maryland's Allegheny Mountains. When coal declined, so did Glendening. The forest has largely reclaimed the site.
Coal Era
Western Maryland had significant coal deposits. Company towns like Glendening housed miners who worked the seams.
Decline
As coal mechanized and declined, small towns like Glendening emptied. Nature took over.
Timeline
- 1890s - Founded Coal mining began
- 1920s - Abandoned Mining ended
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Difficult - overgrown
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Typical of Maryland coal ghost towns
- Forest has reclaimed the site
- Hard to find today
Location
Address: Near Cumberland, Maryland
Coordinates: 39.55, -78.95