Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 124th Pennsylvania Monument
Plaque and inscription facings are in relation to the statue's orientation. From this perspective the front and right side plaque are in view.
Inscription.
124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. .
Colonel Joseph W. Hawley. (Right Plaque):
Sept. 17, 1862 Antietam Chancellorsville May 1-2-3, 1863. (Lower Right Inscription):
Recruited in Chester and Delaware Counties August 1862 for Nine Months Service. (Rear Plaque):
Erected by State of Pennsylvania and Survivors Association 1904. (Lower Rear Inscription):
Casualties at Antietam Killed 5 Wounded 42 Missing 17 Total 64. (Left Plaque):
1st Brigade 1st Division 12th Corps. (Lower Right Inscription):
It was near this spot that the Regiment within Six Weeks after leaving home took an active part in this great battle..
Colonel Joseph W. Hawley
(Right Plaque):
Sept. 17, 1862
Antietam
Chancellorsville
May 1-2-3, 1863
(Lower Right Inscription):
Recruited in Chester and Delaware Counties August 1862 for Nine Months Service
(Rear Plaque):
Erected by State of Pennsylvania and Survivors Association 1904
(Lower Rear Inscription):
Casualties at Antietam Killed 5 Wounded 42 Missing 17 Total 64
(Left Plaque):
1st Brigade 1st Division 12th Corps
(Lower Right Inscription):
It was near this spot that the Regiment within Six Weeks after leaving home took an active part in this great battle.
Erected 1904 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.849′ N, 77° 44.915′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Starke Avenue and Dunker Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Starke Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); New Jersey State Monument
Also see . . . 1. 124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Col. Joseph W. Hawley. Antietam on the Web entry:
He was wounded in combat early on the morning of September 17th, and was succeeded by Major Haldeman in command. (Submitted on October 18, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
2. State Seal on Front of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. Right Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
4. Lower Right Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
5. Rear Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
6. Lower Rear Inscription
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
7. Left Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
8. Lower Left Inscription
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
9. 124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
13. War Department Tablet 6 and 124th Pennsylvania Monument
Located at the intersection of Starke Avenue and Dunker Church Road. In the background are the Indiana (left) and New Jersey (right) State Monuments. The Cornfield is to the northeast corner of the intersection.
15. 124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument Looking North Along Dunker Church Road
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 18, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 12. submitted on October 19, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 13. submitted on March 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 14, 15. submitted on October 18, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.