Gathland State Park
Gathland State Park is a Maryland state park located on South Mountain near Burkittsville, Maryland, in the United States. The park occupies the former estate of war correspondent George Alfred Townsend, who wrote under the pen name "Gath" during the American Civil War.
- Type: Park
- Description: State park and historic preserve in Maryland, United States
- Also known as: “Cathland State Park”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Crampton Gap and National War Correspondents Memorial.
Crampton Gap
Mountain saddle
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burkittsville and Gapland.
Burkittsville
Village
Brownsville
Hamlet
Brownsville is an unincorporated community and… Brownsville is situated 2 miles southwest of Gathland State Park.
Gathland State Park
- Category: Maryland state park
- Location: Washington County, Western Maryland, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.40371° or 39° 24′ 13″ north
Longitude
-77.6411° or 77° 38′ 28″ west
Elevation
955 feet (291 metres)
Open location code
87F4C935+FH
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In Other Languages
“Gathland State Park” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Gathland State Park”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Pleasant Valley and Park Hall Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Townsend Monument and Burkittsville Cemetery.
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