Dahlgren Chapel, South Mountain State Park

Name: Dahlgren Chapel
Address: South Mountain State Park, United States

#2 among attractions in South Mountain State Park

Top attraction, Church

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Dahlgren Chapel is located at the summit of Turner's Gap in western Maryland between Middletown and Boonsboro. The Gothic revival stone chapel was built in 1881 and consecrated as the Chapel of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Most of the building materials came from the immediate area of the site, while a marble altar was imported from Italy. ()

Coordinates: 39°29'4"N, 77°37'8"W

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South Mountain State Park United States

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Day trips

Dahlgren Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rocky Run Shelter, Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Washington Monument State Park, Maryland National Golf Club.

1.7 miS
Hiking, Trail, Hiking trail
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Natural attraction, Park, Entertainment
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Washington Monument State Park, Middletown
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5.1 miE
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National park
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