Near Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Explore Maryland Civil War Trails
Adventure Awaits
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
1. Explore Maryland Civil War Trails Marker
Fascinating Civil War stories await your exploration. Here in these peaceful mountains and valleys, bold steps were taken to secure freedom for the enslaved, armies locked in desperate battle, and civilians coped with the war's onslaught.
Union forces helped to save our democracy through fateful battles that set the course for the nation. The 1862 Antietam Campaign led to President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and freedom for millions of enslaved African Americans. The next year, Union and Confederate troops clashed at Gettysburg, resulting in Union victory and Lincoln's stirring Gettysburg Address. The following summer, during the Battle of Monocacy, Union troops delayed and foiled the Confederate force intent on capturing the nation's capital.
A Civil War Trail driving route follows each of the events. Drive down scenic roads once filled with marching troops, hike through mountain passes that once eched with battle, cycle past quiet graveyards where soldiers rest far from home, and paddle waterways through landscapes filled with stirring Civil War stories that embody the nation's struggel for self-determination.
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Visit the Washington Monument overlook at South Mountain State Battlefield. Snap a selfie and use #mdinfocus and #civilwartrails.
Courtesy Maryland Office of Tourism
Take a hike along the Appalachian Trail to the War Correspondents Arch in Gathland State Park. — Courtesy Visit Frederick
This map shows the general location of each Maryland Civil War Trails route.
The map below shows Civil War Trails sites within the vicinity of this site.
Download the Maryland Civil War Trails app and pick up Civil War Trails map guides inside the welcome center.
Erected by Maryland
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 42.5′ N, 77° 18.844′ W. Marker is near Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. It can be reached from Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) south of North Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monsignor Hugh J. Phillips (a few steps from this marker); The Town of Emmitsburg, Maryland
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2026
2. Explore Maryland Civil War Trails Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Gettysburg Campaign (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Emmitsburg (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Emmitsburg (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This marker has replaced the two markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
