Western Maryland (At the Crossroads of Conflict) - Big Pool, Maryland - Civil War Discovery Trail Sites on Waymarking.com

When Civil War divided the nation, Maryland found itself on the pivotal border between North and South. Today, you can trace history along Maryland's Civil War Trail driving tours. Learn about people caught in the crossroads of conflict who became leaders, freedom fighters, and spies.

Maryland's citizens experienced the harsh realities of war fought on their doorsteps. Communities became divided over secession and slavery. Men left for the battlefront, wounded soldiers were hospitalized in homes, barns, and churches, and massive armies left areas in ruin, devoid of food and supplies.

Three major military campaigns forged a lingering impact. The bloody Antietam Campaign led to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The Gettysburg Campaign culminated in another Union victory. And when a Confederate army marched into Maryland, desperately attempting to capture the nation's capital the dramatic Battle of Monocacy delayed their advance.

Type of site: Transportation Route or Facility Address: 11100 Fort Frederick Road Big Pool, Maryland United States of America 21711 Phone Number: 13018422155 Admission Charged: $5 or less Website: [Web Link] Driving Directions: Not listed

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