Keedysville in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Heart of the Civil War
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
1. Heart of the Civil War Marker
The Civil War, its causes, and the aftermath have shaped our countrys cultural landscape in countless ways. The significance of the Civil War in north-central Maryland is indisputable; the region is where major battles took place, important decisions were made, and notable personalities made their presence known.
Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties experienced the horrors of the war firsthand, and each played a leading role in the states Civil War history. Today it is these three counties that comprise the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA).
Marylands HCWHA is part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area and encompasses the sites of three major battles, all of which had an impact on the outcome of a campaign or the war itself. With the HCWHA, you can explore the sites of other significant battles and skirmishes, army encampments, military headquarters, museum/heritage facilities, hospital sites, intact structures from the Civil War era, scenic landscapes, artifact and document collections, commemorative events, visitor services, and much more. This diversity of resources provides a breadth of opportunities to fully understand the Civil Wars wide impact on both people and
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 27.875′ N, 77° 43.635′ W. Marker was in Keedysville, Maryland, in Washington County. It was on Shepherdstown Pike (Maryland Route 34), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the Antietam Battlefield, in front of the Newcomer House. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 18422 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville MD 21756, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Antietam National Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (a few steps from this marker); History or Memory? (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Maryland Civil War Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th and 12th U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Indiana Cavalry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Robert E. Lee, CSA
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
2. Heart of the Civil War Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. The Newcomer House (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Early's Washington Raid (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Gettysburg Campaign (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); 1862 Antietam Campaign (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Middle Bridge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains photographs of the Historic Union Mills in Carroll County, the Dunker Church at Antietam National Battlefield, and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. The right side of the marker features a map of Maryland Civil War Trails in the vicinity.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
3. Markers at the Newcomer House
There are two markers at this location. The Heart of the Civil War marker is seen here on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
