Cities & Towns in Allegany County, MD
Allegany County, county in Maryland, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 70,057 inhabitants. The county was created 235 years ago in 1789. Its county seat is Cumberland.
There are 9 city/town in Allegany County, MD. The largest city of Allegany County is Cumberland with a population of 19,131. Other cities include, Frostburg population 8,465, La Vale population 3,551, Westernport population 1,712, Charlestown population 1,202
Cumberland
Cumberland, City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
Frostburg
Frostburg, City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
La Vale
La Vale, Census designated place
Tucked into the westernmost tip of Maryland, Allegany County contains a number of historic and scenic small towns worth exploring. Here are some of the highlights:
Cumberland - With around 20,000 residents, Cumberland is the largest city in and county seat of Allegany County. This historic town has a vibrant downtown, the C&O Canal National Historical Park, and railroad history as a former transportation hub.
Frostburg - Home to Frostburg State University, this city of under 10,000 residents also has a charming downtown with various shops, restaurants and museums. Nearby recreational activities abound like fly fishing, hiking and more.
Westernport - This small town of under 2,000 sits along the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Outdoor activities like boating and hiking are popular here. Visitors can also ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
Lonaconing - Another small town of around 1,200 residents, Lonaconing has a rich history as a former coal mining community. The town has examples of company houses from the old coal mining days.
Barton - Sitting along the Potomac River, Barton contains the historic C&O Canal Lockhouse 58. The surrounding state forests provide hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities.
Allegany County's small towns provide the perfect glimpse into western Maryland's history, culture and abundant natural beauty. A mix of college towns, historic coal communities, and scenic outdoor escapes await.
All Allegany County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Barton | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States | 419 |
| Charlestown | Town in Cecil County, Maryland | 1,202 |
| Cumberland | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States | 19,131 |
| Frostburg | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States | 8,465 |
| La Vale | Census designated place | 3,551 |
| Lonaconing | Town in Maryland, United States | 1,096 |
| Luke | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States | 60 |
| Midland | Town of the United States | 410 |
| Westernport | Town of the United States | 1,712 |
