Meyersdale, was named after Peter Meyers, an early settler, and it’s a historical Train Sim World featured transportation hub, especially for Rockwood to Cumberland agriculture, coal, and timber, with its growth tied to the arrival of the first railroad in 1871. Visit Meyersdale notes that the town’s name pays homage to its roots as a transportation hub in the United States.

Meyersdale Location

• Origin of the Location Name: The borough was named after Peter Meyers, an early settler and local farmer who was integral to the beginning of the town in North America.
• Historical Route Significance: Meyersdale was settled as early as 1776, but its growth really took off with the arrival of the first railroad in 1871.
• Transportation Hub: Meyersdale became a bustling transportation hub for local agriculture, coal, and timber.
• Early names: Early names for Meyersdale included Meyers Mills and Dale City.