Emmitsburg

Address: 
Catoctin Mountain Highway (U.S. 15) Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Emmitsburg

History: During the war, Emmitsburg was a union supply depot and home of the Roman Catholic Daughters of Charity, who helped tend to wounded soldiers. On June 29th the I Corps, in pursuit of Lee's men, marched to Frederick from Middletown and camped in the western suburbs. By dawn the next day, the Corps had departed for Emmitsburg, where it bivouacked on the heights north of town.

More to Explore: Emmitsburg's close proximity to Gettysburg makes it an excellent place to visit. Do some shopping at one of the town's gift or antique shops, or stop for lunch on your way to the Gettysburg Battlefield. Emmitsburg also houses The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, which draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In Emmitsburg you will also find the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial, which is open to the public throughout the year.

Photo Credits:

  1. Restaurant on Main Street, courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourism Development.
  2. Emmitsburg Streetscape, courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourism Development.
  3. Emmitsburg Streetscape 2, courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourismm Development.
  4. Shops in Downtown Emmitsburg, courtesy of Maryland Office of Tourism Development.