Boonsboro in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 2, 2006
1. The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg Marker
The bloodiest conflict of the War Between the States occurred September 17, 1862, a few miles from this point
Erected by the Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1861.
Location. 39° 29.963′ N, 77° 38.813′ W. Marker is in Boonsboro, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on South Main Street (Alternate U.S. 40) west of Rohresville Road (Maryland Route 67), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boonsboro MD 21713, 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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cramptons Gap Maryland Heights and Pleasant Valley (approx. Ό mile away); The Boys from Boonsboro District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gravesite of William Boone (approx. 0.6 miles away); Street Fighting (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cannon of Revolutionary War (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boonsboro.
Also see . . . The Battle of Antietam. Wikipedia
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Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 2, 2006
2. The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,674 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
