Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Marker
Location of regiment in action 415 yards
north of monument
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Battles participated in
South Mountain (Crampton's Pass) MD.
Antietam MD.
Fitzhugh's Crossing VA.
Chancellorsville VA.
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Recruited in Blair Butler Clinton Crawford
Schuylkill and Wayne Counties
Erected 1904 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.867′ N, 77° 44.686′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located between stops three and four of the driving
this page online
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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 27th Indiana Infantry (here, next to this marker); 90th Pennsylvania (a few steps from this marker); 128th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ricketts' Division, First Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); First Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Army Corps (within shouting distance
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
2. Close up of Inscription
Also see . . . 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. Seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Located on the back of the monument.
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
5. 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
6. 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Photographed by Craig Swain
7. Half-way Point on the Cornfield Avenue
On the far left is Duryee's Brigade tablet. On the right facing away from the camera is Lawton's Brigade (CS) tablet. The 104th New York monument is in the middle to the left of the road. In the distance beyond are the 128th and 137th Pennsylvania Regiment monuments.
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
8. 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
First From the Left
First From the Left
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,283 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 8. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
