A Journey Through Hallowed Ground

MANASSAS, VA - AUGUST 9: A historical sign of the Battle of Manassas is seen at the Manassas National Battlefield Park August 9, 2005 in Manassas, Virginia. It was the scene of two major Civil War battles between the armies of the North and South in 1861 and 1862. The "Journey Through Hallowed Ground" Corridor, which encompasses a 175-mile-long stretch of land from Gettysburg, PA to Monticello, VA, has been recognized by national historians as the region that holds more American history than any other place in the country. The land is imminently threatened by suburban sprawl, according to the recently released study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its annual list of America's most endangered historic places. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)