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Gathland State Park

900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755 Get Directions
Phone: 301-791-4767
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Gathland State Park
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Home of Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend, monument to fallen war correspondents. Site of Crampton's Gap, fought over during Battle of South Mountain.
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 25 reviews
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February 20, 2018
OPMaster1978
Nice, smaller State Park.
Interesting little park that details the history of Civil War journalist George "Gath" Townsend. Nice museum and grounds, the highlight of which is the War Correspondent's Arch. A little off the...
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January 10, 2018
Michael H
Nice Accessible Pavilion Area along the Appalacian Trail
We live about a mile from the State Park, which is along a paved road that transects the Appalachian Trail. The War Correspondents Memorial from the Cicil War is at the Park, along with other...
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September 3, 2017
David M
Nice area to hike
We enjoyed hiking a small section of the AP from this park. The small museum was interesting and a bittersweet reminder of the human condition. It was misty/rainy but still a good walk in the woods.
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