War Correspondent's Memorial Arch
Gathland State Park
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Gathland State Park
For four long years, Frederick County found itself squarely on the front lines of the Civil War. As armies marched and battles raged, area residents faced the realities of war and its consequences.
Through Maryland's Civil War Trails program, you can explore the places and landscapes where soldiers engaged in battle, civilians sought to survive, and where leaders made many of the most important decisions in American history.
Visit the places where the 1862 Maryland Campaign took place across Frederick County.
Explore Frederick County's important role in the Gettysburg Campaign in the summer of 1863.
Follow in the destructive footsteps of the Confederate army's last invasion of Frederick County in 1864.
Uncover more stories from the Civil War era in Frederick County at area sites and museums.