The Offical Website of the Battle of Monterey

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If you have questions about the historical aspects of the battle or would like to participate in the annual living history, you may email us with you questions. If your ancestor fought in the battle of Monterey Pass and you would like to share copies of photos, letters or your ancestors story, we would love to hear from you or if you have photos from the early 1900's that may resemble what the Monterey area looked like we would also be interested in having copies. Please consider helping us with our new project Fighting Spirits of Monterey Pass.

All Civil War preservation and related activities are sponsored by the One Mountain Foundation, and the Blue Ridge Summit Heritage Committee. The Monterey Pass Battlefield Association helps with the interpretational programs such as reading material, lectures, living histories and the Monterey Pass Battlefield Association's website.
For information or submissions, please feel free to write to us: Remember, no visitors services are established.
The Monterey Pass Battlefield Association
C/O John A. Miller
144 North Church Street
Waynesboro, Pa., 17268

Location:

Directions: Blue Ridge Summit is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. From Route 15 take Maryland Route 140 west. As soon as you cross into Pennsylvania, it will then become Pa Route 16. Follow Rt. 16 and Blue Ridge Summit is about five miles away. From Thurmont, Maryland take Maryland Route 550 North to Cascade, Maryland turn right onto Hilltop Road. Hilltop Road will become Monterey Lane. From Greencastle follow Rt. 16 east to Blue Ridge Summit.

The Battle Site of Monterey Pass: The battle site of Monterey is located near Blue Ridge Summit at the intersection of Route 16 and Charmian Road and will be opened at a later date for tourist.

The Fountain Dale Skirmish Marker: Traveling from Emmitsburg on Route 140/Pa 16 and turn right onto Old Waynesboro Pike, the marker is located in the parking lot of the Fountain Dale Fire Department across from intersection of Iron Springs Road. Or if you are traveling from Waynesboro, take Route 16 East to Charmian Road. Travel down the mountain until you see the Fountain Dale Fire Department.

Living History:

We are seeking groups that portray Civil War period soldiers for the Monterey Pass Living History. Please no first hand impression of Generals. Generals are nice to look at, but not what we are looking for. We want to demonstrate the life of an average soldier of the American Civil War and the equipment he used during the Gettysburg Campaign. Knowledge of the Gettysburg Campaign is always a plus. If your unit is interested in participating in our annual Living History, please email us. We are always looking for living history groups. For more information, please see the Mountaintop Living History Society.