Maryland Country Roads - Dahlgren Chapel on South Mountain - Frederick County
by Michael Mazaika
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Maryland Country Roads - Dahlgren Chapel on South Mountain - Frederick County
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Michael Mazaika
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Built by Mrs. Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, widow of Admiral John A. Dahlgren inventor of the gun (cannon) that bears his name. The Chapel sits atop South Mountain along U.S. Route 40A between Middletown and Boonsboro, near the Frederick and Washington County lines. It is located across the road from the current Old South Mountain Inn which at the time during the late 1800's was Mrs. Dahlgren's residence. The Chapel was consecrated in 1884 as the Chapel of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Image = 2018-07-04 to 11-04 Misc Dahlgren Chapel-2 450-454 E-D M C1 FT B-4 PSP A-Sh.jpg.
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December 8th, 2018
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Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS! This AMAZING image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SHOWCASING THE SOUTH” L. Thank you for participating in the group. Please add the photo to the 2022 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Kathi, for your effort in administering this group and for this feature. - Mike
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS your BEAUTIFUL image has been FEATURED on the HOME PAGE of Mid-Atlantic States of the USA! Please add this to the discussion 2022 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” Thank you for participating in the group.
Stephen Thomas
Excellent photo of this beautiful chapel!
Michael Mazaika replied:
As much to learn about the history as there is about the scene. I'm grateful that you enjoyed this, Robert. - Mike
Laurie Search
What a beautiful old church, and such a wonderful capture of it!! Love the shadows!!! :)))v
Michael Mazaika replied:
So much history around here. I’m glad you enjoyed this shot, Laurie. - Mike
Lois Bryan
Exquisite timing ... such wonderful rich colors ... isn't the perfect autumn day just the best?? l/f t
Michael Mazaika replied:
Agreed...my favorite season of them all. The light on the stone Chapel just adds to it. Thank you, Lois. - Mike
Reid Callaway
Wonderful image and beautiful skies, Mike!.....L/F....Carry On!
Michael Mazaika replied:
I usually pass by the Chapel at the top of South Mountain on my way to the Antietam Battlefield. On this day with waning autumn colors the sky, as you observed, and light was worth the stop. Thanks, Reid; I'm always grateful for your encouragement and support. - Mike
Jim Fitzpatrick
Beautiful capture and details! fv
Michael Mazaika replied:
It runs from inspiring to ominous depending on the light and season. Always interesting to see how it changes. Thanks, Jim. - Mike
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