Gathland State Park - Once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist. It is the site of a unique collection of buildings and structures that he designed and constructed, some of which have been restored. - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/gathland.html
Burkittsville - The official site of this historic village founded in 1824. Events, history and government contacts. - http://www.burkittsville-md.gov/
The Friends of South Mountain State Battlefield - Working to protect, preserve, and interpret the historical, cultural, and natural heritage residing within South Mountain State Battlefield. - http://fsmsb.org/
South Mountain State Park - Historic park with 10,000 acres for hiking along the Appalachian Trail. History and amenities. - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/southmountain.html
Wikipedia - Burkittsville, Maryland - Free encyclopedia entry. History, culture, links and census data. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkittsville%2C_Maryland
Burkittsville, Maryland - Small, sleepy, historic village nestled between two Civil War battlefields in central Maryland. Town history, businesses and photographs. - http://www.burkittsville.com/