Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
59th New York Infantry
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John Lemuel Stetson
of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Lieutenant Colonel
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"Men Rally on Your Colors"
Out of 300 men and 21 officers who went into battle
nearby, there fell 224, including Lieut. Col. Stetson and
8 officers - a loss in officers exceeded only twice in the war.
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In memory of his brother, by Francis Lynde Stetson
Erected 1920.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 28.557′ N, 77° 44.796′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Dunker Church Road / Old Hagerstown Pike and Smoketown Road, on the right when traveling north on Dunker Church Road / Old Hagerstown Pike. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryland State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Destroy the Rebel Army (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named "Destroy the Rebel Army" (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunker Church - "Symbol of Peace and Brotherhood" (within shouting distance of this marker); Beacon of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Twelfth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Two 59th New York Related Monuments.
Also see . . .
1. 59th New York Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 59th New York Infantry. Regimental history. (Submitted on March 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Lt. Col. John Lemuel Stetson. (Submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on March 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on April 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.