State Park · Maryland, United States
Gathland State Park
Gathland State Park is a state park in Maryland, United States, covering 144 acres (58 ha), established in 1949.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Frederick , Washington, Maryland, United States |
| Area | 144 acres (58 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 39.4036° N, 77.6411° W |
| Managed by | Maryland state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About 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 (1841-1914), who wrote under the pen name "Gath" during the American Civil War. The estate's few remaining original structures include the War Correspondents Memorial Arch, which sits alongside the Appalachian Trail. The park is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The arch is a National Historic Monument maintained by the National Park Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Burkittsville, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Burkittsville |
Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 33.2 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 50.0 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 54.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Maryland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gathland State Park?
Gathland State Park is in Maryland, United States (39.4036° N, 77.6411° W).
When was Gathland State Park established?
Gathland State Park was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gathland State Park?
Gathland State Park covers 144 acres (58 ha).
How do I get to Gathland State Park?
The nearest town is Burkittsville, Maryland. near Burkittsville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maryland_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Maryland state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gathland_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).