For 15 years, history lovers wanting to learn more about the chase to catch Abraham Lincolnâs killer could do so on a driving trail focused on sites in Maryland.
The tour, called âJohn Wilkes Booth: Chasing Lincolnâs Assassin,â has added four sites in King George County. There are now 13 points of interest in total.
The tour is part of a Civil War Trails program that aims to interpret more than 1,350 sites in six states.
Program Director Drew Gruber said the four King George sites were key to Boothâs flight from pursuing soldiers and detectives. They were added in partnership with King Georgeâs Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
HEDELT: Four King George sites added to tour following Booth s escape route
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