Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A City Divided

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 5, 2009

1. A City Divided Marker

Inscription. The Lyceum, a public debating hall constructed circa 1848, stood on this site during the Civil War. Heated debates took place here prior to the Civil War on the state of the Union. Following the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg, the Lyceum was used as a hospital for wounded troops of both armies.

Erected by Maryland Heritage Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 39° 38.561′ N, 77° 43.316′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on West Washington Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 West Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hagerstonians in the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); John Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); For God and Country (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ransom of Hagerstown (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ransom of Hagerstown (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Crossroads of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Bench Mark "A" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

More about this marker. In the center is a photo of the Hagerstown Lyceum. To the upper right is a photo of Dr. Charles Marcellus Chandler, Surgeon of the 6th Vermont Infantry Regiment, who served as the commander of the Lyceum and Courthouse Hospital in the weeks after the Battle of Antietam in 1862. At the bottom is a newspaper clipping. On July 29, 1863, the New York Times published a list of the wounded confined at the Lyceum Hospital. Most were wounded in the fighting around Hagerstown or fell ill on the campaign.

Also see . . . Crossroads of the Civil War. More information about the Civil War activities in Hagerstown and Washington County, Maryland. (Submitted on July 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Marker to the Right of the Bank Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 5, 2009

2. Marker to the Right of the Bank Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.