Parks in Burkittsville, Maryland

Gathland State Park was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. In the late 1800's, Gathland featured a unique collection of buildings and structures designed and ... More on marylandstateparks.org

A unique War Correspondent's Memorial Arch, constructed by journalist and author George Alfred Townsend. On his former estate, the George Alfred Townsend Museum is open weekends. Apr-Oct 12-5pm. H... More on Fredericktourism.org

Inscription. The treatment of soldiers killed in action depended on which army held the battlefield after the guns fell silent. At South Mountain a few men from each Union regiment were assigned to burial details. To prevent the spread ... More on HMDB

Inscription. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Infantry and Hexamers Battery: September 14, 1862, Late in the afternoon the brigade advanced from the fields north and west of Burkittsville, charged up the mountain, carried this point and followed ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Organized in 1858 as the National Artillery, this unit changed its name to the Troup Light Artillery in honor of the former Georgia governor George W. Troup. It became a part of Cobbs Legion when the war began. During ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Battle of South Mountain struck Cramptons Gap late in the afternoon of September 14, 1862, when Union Gen. William B. Franklin finally ordered an attack against Confederate Gen. Lafayette McLawss force here. As the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In July 1862 Congress authorized the president to present medals to soldiers of the United States Army for gallant and meritorious service. On September 14, 1862, two soldiers so distinguished themselves during the fighting ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Marching from Middletown to seize Maryland Heights, McLaws and Andersons Confederate Divisions crossed South Mountain by this road September 11, 1862. On September 14th Manleys N. C. Battery and elements of Semmes Brigade ... More on HMDB

Category: Amusement Places Pocket Change is a top source of entertainment in Maryland. Visit us at our location in Frederick ... More on localamusementparks.com

Category: Amusement Places Terrace Lanes Tenpin Ctr is a quality source of laughter and enjoyment in Maryland. Visit ... More on localamusementparks.com

Category: Amusement Places Aladdin's Castle is a one-stop provider of fun for the family in Maryland. Visit us at our location ... More on localamusementparks.com