Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Treatment of the Wounded
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
1. Treatment of the Wounded Marker
After the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg, the military treated the wounded in private homes and commercial buildings such as the Franklin Hotel, Washington House on West Washington Street, the Hagerstown Male Academy on South Prospect Street, and at the Key-Mar College on King Street.
Erected by Maryland Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 38.557′ N, 77° 43.196′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on North Potomac Street (State Highway 65), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Battle of Hagerstown (a few steps from this marker); Second Battle of Hagerstown (a few steps from this marker); Hagerstown (a few steps from this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); A City Divided (within shouting distance of this marker); Hagerstown Ransomed
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Hagerstown (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. On the upper right is a portrait of Dr. Norman B. Scott. In the lower right is a photo of the Key-Mar College, circa 1860. In the lower center and left is a photo of the Franklin Hotel from around 1908.
Also see . . . Crossroads of the Civil War. More information about the Civil War activities in Hagerstown and Washington County, Maryland. (Submitted on July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
2. Treatment of the Wounded Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
3. Treatment of the Wounded and two Civil War Trails Markers
Today the North Potomac Street Parking Garage stands on the site of the Franklin Hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,389 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
