Myersville in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam, fought fourteen miles from here on September 17, 1862, was a pivotal Union victory, encouraging President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 31.503′ N, 77° 36.055′ W. Marker is in Myersville, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway (Interstate 70) 2 miles west of Maryland Route 17, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Myersville MD 21773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp David (here, next to this marker); Underground Railroad (here, next to this marker); The Historic National Road (here, next to this marker); Explore Maryland at the Crossroads of Conflict (here, next to this marker); Washington County (here, next to this marker); Explore Maryland as the Crucible of the Nation
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker can be found on the eastbound rest area.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
