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English: George Alfred Townsend, "Gath" was one of the youngest correspondents of the Civil War, who later became one of Americas most important journalists and novelists. "Gath" purchased 100 acres on South Mountain and erected a monument to honor Civil War Correspondents, artists and photographers. The site is now Gathland State Park. Located about a mile from Burkittsville,GATHs War Correspondents Arch is a National Historic Monument. It was constructed in 1896 and stands fifty feet high and forty feet broad. There is a picnic shelter and museum on the site and you can access the Appalachian Trail through the park.
The park encompasses the following historical sites: War Correspondent’s Arch The War Correspondents Arch is a National historic monument. Constructed in 1896, the monument stands fifty feet high and forty feet broad. The monument is administered and maintained by the National Park Service. South Mountain State Battlefield Gathland State Park is located in Crampton's Gap, which witnessed a portion of the Battle of South Mountain, the first major battle of the Civil War fought in Maryland. |
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