Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The 7th Indiana Infantry
Major Ira G. Groover Commanding,
Occupied this position
at 4 p.m. September 17th 1862.
Erected 1910 by State of Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1814.
Location. 39° 29.42′ N, 77° 45.037′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Hagerstown Pike (State Highway 65), on the right when traveling north. The monument is on the opposite side of the road from a welcome sign for the Antietam National Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Line of Battle (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Army Corps (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First Army Corps (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First Army Corps (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named First Army Corps (about 800 feet away); Patrick's Brigade (about 800 feet away); 7th Regiment Pennsylvania (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clara Barton (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. 7th Indiana Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 7th Indiana Infantry. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.