Mason-Dixon Welcome Center - US-15 South - Emmitsburg, Maryland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Cacher_Alec
N 39° 42.493 W 077° 18.823
18S E 301654 N 4397932
This is the Mason-Dixon Welcome Center along US-15.
Waymark Code: WM1AKHA
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
Views: 5

This rest area is off US-15 South. It is named for the Mason-Dixon Line that separates Maryland and Pennsylvania which was surveyed between 1763 and 1767. This is a very nice rest area, with a full visitor center, historical signs, and even a playground.
Highway Number: US15

Common Name for the Highway: Catoctin Mountain Highway

Highway Access Direction: South

Rest Area Name: Mason-Dixon Welcome Center

Facilities:
Restrooms, visitor center, playground, picnic tables and shelter, electric vehicle charging station


Services:
Vending machines


Special Features:
Emmitsburg history signs, several other signs on a variety of subjects pertaining to local history and environment


WiFi: Not Listed

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