Hallowed Ground Byway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway's highlights, the Shrine to Elizabeth Ann Seton rises above bright green landscaping. Location: L More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Ornate headstones grace the path to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by Lardner/ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A historical marker adjacent to the byway marks the site of the Battle of Brandy Station; the site of the largest cavalry battle of the More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sporting the America's Byways logo, a Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway sign stands against the vast background. Location: Location: Maryl More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bright green foliage surrounds Fountain Rock Nature Center near the Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Maryland Statu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Point of Rocks Railroad Station's spire points heavenward, toward a bright blue sky. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public d More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bronze statues memorialize those who have passed in this downtown cemetery in Frederick, Maryland. Location: Location: Maryland Status More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Market Street in the Frederick Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Location: Location: Maryland Status: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: South Mountain appears blue in the distance across the gently rolling green fields of Adams County. Location: Location: Adams County, P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Catoctin Furnace supplied cannonballs and shot for the Continental Army. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bright red apples on a tree are emblematic of the Catoctin Mountain Orchard, which is adjacent to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground, j More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Monocacy Aqueduct, the largest aqueduct in the famed C&O Canal System, is reflected below in slowly drifting waters. Location: Location More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Point of Rocks Railroad Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Station is being considered for the futur More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The stately red brick home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, has recently been restored; it sits on a hill with a wide lawn More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A group of travelers enjoy a pleasant summer day at Cunningham Falls. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by A. More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Saint Anthony Shrine near Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine has intriguing architecture and intricate glass panes. Location: Location More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The imposing architecture of the Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is impressive red brick and includes a basilica, offices, and sever More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Situated at the end of an expansive front lawn and framed by a colorful perennial border, Monticello – the home of Thomas Jefferson – is More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Potomac River serenely flows by green forests lining the Virginia bank, while the classic and graceful Point of Rocks Bridge spans t More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A stone pathway runs along breathtaking 18th- and 19th-century architecture in Historic Downtown Frederick, MD. Location: Location: Fre More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sign along Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway advertises an orchard and roadside market. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public dom More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A new family relaxes and enjoys the views of Cunningham Falls near Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Cunningham Falls More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Surrounded by a black iron fence with a simple, engraved stone marker, the grassy Lincoln Cemetery is the resting place of 30 members of More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mature trees brighten the path along Clay Street in Point of Rocks. Location: Location: Point of Rocks, Maryland Status: Public domain More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Through autumn leaves, Rose Hill Manor, on the north end of Frederick City, exemplifies a combination of the late Georgian architectural More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As the Journey Through Hallowed Ground approaches Charlottesville on VA-20, the Southwest Mountains rise up in the distance. Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The source of cannonballs for Washington's army in the Revolutionary War, Catoctin Furnace still stands today. Location: Location: Mary More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Catoctin Furnace Trail links the historic site with the Manor Area and visitor center in Cunningham Falls State Park. The trail incl More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The C&O Canal National Historic Park preserves an early 19th Century canal. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Catoctin Mountains come into view as the traveler proceeds northward. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Located near Charlottesville, the estate of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, and his wife Elizabeth, features a sweep More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sunlight filters through bright green leaves in this tranquil spot in Cunningham Falls State Park. Location: Location: Maryland Status More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The byway's many state and national parks are all easily found from the byway through recreational wayfinding signs directing travelers More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A young girl basks in the sun near the Cunningham Falls' pool. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by A. E. Cran More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lincoln Square, in the heart of downtown Gettysburg, features the imposing Gettysburg Hotel and the Wills House where Lincoln stayed bef More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This viewpoint in Catoctin Mountain Park provides a sweeping view of open land on a crisp fall day. Location: Location: Maryland Statu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An ivy-covered stone wall encloses the vast grounds of Rose Hill Manor near Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Marylan More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Museum visitors read a plaque before a life-size display of Civil War soldiers treating their injured. Location: Location: Frederick, M More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Classic homes line the street in downtown Thurmont, a Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway community. Location: Location: Thurmont, Maryland More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A steep "path" behind the ruins leads to a scenic overlook of the Catoctin Furnace area. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public d More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As it flows between lampposts, brick walkways and restored commercial buildings, Carroll Creek provides a soothing note to a pedestrian More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A picnic table invites travelers to relax in a pleasant grassy area near the old Catoctin Furnace. Location: Location: Maryland Status More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small boy is fascinated by creepy crawlies at Cunningham Falls State Park. Location: Location: Cunningham Falls State Park, Maryland More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: South Mountain rises in the distance behind the Gettysburg Monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield , which contains broad fields where Un More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Once the posh home of the furnace manager, this house still stands to remind travelers of a bygone era. Location: Location: Maryland S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view of the northern Catoctin Mountains looks west from the Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Maryland (39.658° More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bright flowers adorn the front steps of a historic Frederick building. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Tourism Cou More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This mural captures the special character and quality of the Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor walks carefully around the scenic Cunningham Falls area. Location: Location: Cunningham Falls State Park, Maryland Status: P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fertile green hills lie below billowy clouds in this view from Chimney Rock. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Court More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As participants in the Journey Through Hallowed Ground's Extreme Summer Camp, children gather on the porch of Gilmore Cabin at Jame Madi More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the oldest replicas of the french monument, the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine towers above trees and gravestones. Location: Locatio More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton stands against a clear blue sky on Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few hikers cross a small creek in Cunningham Falls State Park. Location: Location: Cunningham Falls State Park, Maryland Status: Pub More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lying among vast green fields, Carrollton Manor Area Farm exemplifies agriculture on Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Located in the heart of Gettysburg, this redbrick home-turned-museum appears much as it did in 1860 when it was built as the home of Geo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In this statue, firefighters raise a flag in memory of the tragedy of 9-11. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Touris More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A striking bronze statue of Francis Scott Key stands atop a cylindrical pedestal in honor of the author of our national anthem, "The Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green fields seem to extend forever in this scene from Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public dom More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Vivid green trees spread their branches over the the rushing waters of the highest waterfall in Maryland, Cunningham Falls, which boasts More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers cruise along Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway against a light green backdrop. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public doma More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Winding through Orange and Albemarle Counties, Virginia Route 231 is a two-lane rural road with scenic views that alternate between the More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The yellow-painted brick Lincoln Train Station where Lincoln arrived to deliver the Gettysburg Address has been carefully restored and i More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor leaves an old cabin near the Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A beautiful sunny day among verdant fields belies the July 9, 1864 chaos of the Battle of Monocacy; the Civil War clash considered the b More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers examine the remains of Catoctin Furnace on a sunny spring day. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Above the lovely valley of Emmitsburg, situated high on the mountainside where nature displays itself in all its wild and picturesque gl More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The highest waterfall in Maryland, Cunningham Falls boasts 78 feet of cascading water. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public dom More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A new visitors center at the Monocacy National Battlefield stands across the grassy field behind a stone support holding a sign marking More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Chimney Rock, a formation of vertical rocks at the top of Catoctin Mountain, offers views to distant blue hills. Location: Location: Ca More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A park ranger talks to a group of three female visitors at the brand-new visitors center and museum, which interprets the Battle of Gett More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A traveler takes a closer look at a panel depicting the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint. Location: Location: Maryland Statu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A park ranger speaks to a group about the Eisenhower National Historic Site, home and 690-acre farm of the former president, which is se More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Towering above the dense green trees of the area, the Lady of Lourdes monument surveys the surrounding area. Location: Location: Maryla More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Emmitsburg sprawls under the mountain amid a lovely New England landscape. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Tourism More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Ancient headstones lie under dark green shade trees under the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Location: Location: Maryland Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors examine the various trappings of worship in the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domai More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Leesburg's historic district is a bustling downtown brimming with history and charm, exampled by King Street's brick sidewalks lined wit More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Spring-green grass and dormant trees surround the stony ruins of the Catoctin Furnace. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public dom More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: With the historic Governor's Mansion in the distance, an equestrian guides his horse through Poplar Puddle and over a hurdle during one More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few curious travelers examine some large millipedes at Cunningham Falls State Park. Location: Location: Cunningham Falls State Park, More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The extensive farmland areas north of Frederick provide an attractive foreground to the more distant Catoctin Mountains. Location: Loca More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This walkway leads visitors on a tour into the furnace manager's house. Location: Location: Maryland Status: Public domain. Photo by P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Immediately adjacent to the byway in Loudoun County, rail fencing divides the gently rolling terrain into pastures. Here visitors experi More