Death at Point Lookout

It is hard to imagine this tranquil site as a place of sickness, suffering and death. Yet during the Civil War, five graveyards marked Point Lookout.

Why so many graves? In 1863, Union forces chose this isolated spot for a ...

Point Lookout-Hammond Hospital

This monument is dedicated to the memory of those soldiers, sailors, and hospital attendants from both North and South, who were here at Point Lookout from July 1862 to July 1865.

This monument marks the general location of the Hammond Hospital

Marker ...

A Seaside Resort at Point Lookout

The grassy area in front of you was once the site of a major resort. The geared wheels peeking out of the grass are all that remain. They were part of a power plant that provided lighting for the resort’ ...

Point Lookout Prison

This memorial plaza is to honor the sacrifices of the 52,264 Confederate soldiers, sailors and civilians imprisoned near here during the War Between the States. Point Lookout prison camp was established immediately following the Battle of Gettysburg and was operated ...

Lookout Point

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

Welcome to Lookout Point

Lookout Point is popular for its lofty view. The trail to the overlook is about 145 yards (133 m) long, and includes 13 steps.

A steep descent to Red Rock will take you ...

Point Lookout State Park

Hammond General Hospital

Hammond General Hospital, opened

at Point Lookout, Maryland, in

August 1862, was named for Surgeon General William A. Hammond. The massive structure, built

to accommodate 1,400 amen, was set on piles about two to three feet

above ground and covered nearly

all the ...

Point Lookout Prisoner-of-War Camp

(1863-1865)

After the battle of Gettysburg, the Union established a prisoner-of-war depot near here. Confederate soldiers and Maryland civilians were imprisoned and guarded by 400 Union troops, with only tents for protection. 3,384 prisoners died.

State Roads Commission of Maryland, J. Millard ...

Horatio Nelson Lookout Point

Lookout Point is named in honor of British Admiral Horatio Nelson who fought for Grand Turk's liberation from French occupants in March 1783. The French occupied Grand Turk for a short time and famed Horatio Nelson led a daring but ...

Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery

Erected by the State of Maryland in memory of the Confederate Soldiers who died Prisoners of War at Point Lookout, from March 1st, 1864, to June 30th, 1865.

(north face) “At the call of Patriotism and duty they encountered the perils ...

Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery

Erected by the State of Maryland in memory of the Confederate Soldiers who died Prisoners of War at Point Lookout, from March 1st, 1864, to June 30th, 1865.

(north face) “At the call of Patriotism and duty they encountered the perils ...