Frostburg is a historic main street community with many, “turn of the century,” homes. The community has over 18 churches representing many denominations. Frostburg occupies a unique position in Western Maryland: a growing community in the midst of a declining region. Three major events have shaped the development of the town; the first of these was the coming of the National Pike. This road was the principle route along which westward migration took place during the first half of the nineteenth century. After the National Pike was surveyed, in about 1811, Josiah Frost, laid off building lots just west of the house which had been built a few years before George & Mary Clark McCulloh, and called Mt. Pleasant. Since there was already one Mount Pleasant in Maryland, the name of the town was changed to, “Frostburg,” by the government when a post office was established there in 1820. The newspaper and churches were established during this period as well as the school system (1868), the fraternal organizations, banks and many local businesses. The Fire Department came into being in 1878, the Water Company began operation in 1884, and by 1895, both gas and electricity were available to the citizens of Frostburg. Public transportation to Cumberland and Westernport was established by 1902 by an electric railway and the Miner’s Hospital was built in 1913. A major factor in Frostburg’s economy was the growth of State College. The school grew from an original enrollment of 91 students to over 5400 students that attend Frostburg State University today. The city of Frostburg is a full service community with a population of approximately 8,075 year round residents. With attractions like the newly completed “Old Depot Train Station and Restaurant,” Frostburg attracts people throughout the region. To see and ride behind a steam locomotive, and the Thrasher Museum is also located at the depot, boasting a variety of carriages well worth seeing.