National Register of Historic Places

Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District

Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland
Listed
January 12, 2011
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
10000575

About this property

The Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District comprises the Civil War-era battlefield involved in the Battle of South Mountain, which took place on September 14, 1862. The district extends on the west to the slopes of South Mountain in the area of Zittlestown, and to the east beyond the foot of the mountain to the small community of Bolivar. The district is characterized by steep mountain terrain in the west and open farmland in the east, with Turner's Gap to the north and Fox's Gap to the south. The district includes 115 contributing buildings and structures. The most significant contributing buildings are the Mountain House Inn (now the Old South Mountain Inn) and the White House Inn, or Beachley House. Also included in the list is the Reno Monument at Fox's Gap, shown at right. The Old National Pike, now known as U.S. 40 Alternate, passes over South Mountain at Turner's Gap. The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 2011.

Location

Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland
39.48628, -77.61307

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

South Mountain — Frostown Road Skirmish
1862Civil War
0.5 mi
Turner's Gap (South Mountain)
1862Civil War
0.9 mi
Battle of South Mountain
1862Civil War
1 mi
Battle of South Mountain — Fox Gap
1862Civil War
1.2 mi

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When was Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District listed on the National Register?

Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 2011.

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Turner's and Fox's Gaps Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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