Bruce K.
8/11/2021
Gathland State Park is located on South Mountain and occupies the former estate of war correspondent George Alfred Townsend (1841-1914), who wrote under the pen name "Gath" during the American...
Gathland State Park
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900 Arnoldstown Rd
Jefferson, MD 21755
Gathland State Park is a serene outdoor recreational area nestled in Jefferson, MD.
Visitors can explore the park's natural beauty, historical sites, and hiking trails, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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4.510 reviews
Kevin S.
11/4/2022
This an absolutely beautiful hidden gem and a great place to have a picnic lunch. It is the historic site of Correspondence Arch, and was the the passageway during the Civil War for parts of the...
Scott D.
5/17/2018
Most people just hike the Appalachian trail, or picnic on the grounds, w/out even looking into the history of the this park. The brave individuals that recorded the news, and now history, of...
Jodie C.
7/12/2015
I give this a 5 due to the fact that the monument was amazingly beautiful and large. Also because the A.T. runs through this state park. Personal note--people in cars need to slow the heck down...
Mike T.
9/7/2016
Love this little MD state park nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Gathland state park was once the home of a civil war journalist who built some really cool and interesting structures all over...
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