Urbana in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Landon House
From Hospitality to Hospital
— Antietam Campaign 1862 —
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 29, 2007
1. Landon House Marker
Constructed in 1754 on the banks of the Rappahannock River in Virginia, this building was reconstructed here in 1846 and became Landon Female Academy. Early in September 1862, while infantry of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia rested near Frederick, Lee’s cavalry chief Gen. J.E.B. Stuart occupied Urbana to report on any Federal advance from Washington. Having received an enthusiastic welcome from the community, Stuart hosted a dance here at the academy for Confederate cavalrymen and local ladies. The 18th Mississippi Cavalry’s regimental band provided the music, and military flags decorated the building. When Union cavalry threatened the Confederate picket posts at Hyattstown, however, the dancing ended abruptly as Stuart’s men galloped off to reinforce the pickets. They quickly returned and the ball resumed, but soon they converted the building to a field hospital when wounded men arrived. Later, the Federals also used the academy as a hospital.
Erected by Maryland Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1862.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed.
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We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Urbana (approx. 0.7 miles away); George Washington (approx. one mile away); War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Amelung Glass Works (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dennis Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Clustered Spires of Frederick (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Battle That Saved Washington (approx. 2.7 miles away); History of the Monocacy River Valley (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Urbana.
More about this marker. The marker features a painting by Dale Gallon captioned, J.E.B. Stuart and
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 7, 2007
2. Landon House with the Marker in the Foreground
Also see . . .
1. Landon House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Stancioff House; "Landon" until 1846. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2012
3. Landon House Bedroom display as part of the house history
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 26, 2017
4. Leaving the Ball
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 26, 2017
5. Landon Crossing
In May of 2017 Landon house is being renovated to become Landon Crossing.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 26, 2017
6. You are Here
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2012
7. Landon House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2012
8. Landon House Marble with fading pencil sketchings and signatures of soldiers
Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 11, 2012
9. Landon House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,688 times since then and 169 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 14, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 28, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 14, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
