Middletown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Commemoration

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 21, 2007

1. In Commemoration Marker

Inscription.
In Commemoration of that period in Civil War history from September 14, 1862 through January, 1863 when this building was commandeered and used by the United States Federal Government as an army hospital to care for casualties resulting from the Battle of South Mountain September 14, 1862 and the Battle of Antietam September 17, 1862 and other skirmishes which took place locally during these battles.

Placed in tribute to the hundreds of men who died or were hospitalized within these walls by Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion September 13, 1970

Erected by Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 39° 26.639′ N, 77° 32.795′ W. Marker is in Middletown, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street / Old National Road (Alternate U.S. 40) and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street / Old National Road. Located on the front face of the Zion Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middletown MD 21769, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 29 West Main Street (here, next to this marker); Middletown (a few steps from this marker); Advance, Retreat, and Refuge in Middletown

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(a few steps from this marker); Middletown in the Path of War (a few steps from this marker); 31 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Valley Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Stonebraker and Harbaugh Shafer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Also see . . . History of the Zion Lutheran Church of Middletown. Church website entry (Submitted on July 26, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Zion Lutheran Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 21, 2007

2. Zion Lutheran Church

Memorial for Congregation Leaders image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 21, 2007

3. Memorial for Congregation Leaders

In addition to the marker, there are several memorials on the church grounds, including this obelisk memorial to some of the congregation's past minsters and leaders.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.