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

Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2025

1. Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Marker

Inscription.
Explore an historic landscape marked by war and resilience
The Civil War (1861 - 1865) and its legacy changed America forever. Here, during the Battle of Antietam, the forces of the Union and Confederacy clashed and the seeds of the Emancipation Proclamation were sown.

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area includes three Maryland counties that were situated at the crossroads of the Civil War. Travel historic byways to Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties to discover the military and civilian stories that lie just under the surface of the modern landscape. Enter the Newcomer House and map your own journey through the region.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 27.876′ N, 77° 43.645′ W. Marker is near Keedysville, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Shepherdstown Pike (Maryland Route 34) half a mile east of Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville MD 21756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Antietam National Battlefield (here, next to this marker); Explore Maryland Civil War Trails (a few steps from this marker); History or Memory? (a few steps from this marker); 4th and 12th U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Indiana Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee, CSA (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel James H. Childs (about 400 feet away); Second Brigade, Cavalry Division (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keedysville.

Other markers no longer nearby. 1862 Antietam Campaign (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Gettysburg Campaign

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2025

2. Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Marker

(was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Early's Washington Raid (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Newcomer House (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Heart of the Civil War (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Middle Bridge (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.