Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

1. 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument

Inscription.
(Front Side):
Ohio
5th Infantry
Commanded by
Major John Collins

7th Infantry
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Eugene Powell

66th Infantry
Commanded by
Major Orrin J. Crane

Tyndale's (1st) Brigade
Greene's (2d) Division
Twelfth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac

(Rear Side): 5th 66th 7th
These three regiments became engaged about 7:30 A.M., September 17, 1862,
advanced and drove the enemy from the woods near the Dunkard Church and were in action until 1:30 P.M.
Their combined loss was 17 men killed, 4 officers and 87 men wounded,
2 men missing, total 110.

Erected 1903.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.

Location. 39° 28.521′ N, 77° 44.783′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Dunker Church Road / Old Hagerstown Pike and Smoketown Road, on the right when traveling north on Dunker Church Road / Old Hagerstown Pike. Located at stop one of the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield, across the road from the Dunker Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reserve Artillery, Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); Greene's Division, Twelfth Army Corps (here, next to this marker); Twelfth Army Corps (here, next to this marker); Second Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Twelfth Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); "Destroy the Rebel Army" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Destroy the Rebel Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunkard Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Beacon of Peace (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunker Church - "Symbol of Peace and Brotherhood" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. Ohio Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. Major John Collins' Official Report of the Battle. (Submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Major Orrin J. Crane. (Submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Front Face of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

2. Front Face of Monument

Rear Face of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

3. Rear Face of Monument

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

4. 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

5. 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument

Major Orrin J. Crane (1829-1863) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott

6. Major Orrin J. Crane (1829-1863)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,009 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.