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

Revolutionary War Patriots

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 12, 2024

1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 – 1783
Presented by
Antietam Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

America ☆ 250

Erected by Antietam Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 39° 27.497′ N, 77° 44.934′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Road 34) and North Mechanic Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Main Street, Sharpsburg MD 21782, 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: The Historic Grove House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharpsburg Bluebirds (within shouting distance of this marker); William Chapline House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Viet Nam Era Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Conflict Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Recognition of the Patriotism Shown by All Who Answered Our Country's Call in the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); General Edward Braddock (within shouting distance of this marker); Sharpsburg's Big Spring (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 12, 2024

2. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Looking northwest; the marker is located near the sidewalk, at the northwest corner of the intersection.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.