Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dunkard Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
1. Dunkard Church Marker
"Let us here today, in the spirit of the brethren who built it more than a century ago, rededicate this building to the advancement of peace among nations...to the brotherhood of all mankind." From address delivered by J. Millard Tawes, Governor of Maryland, September 2, 1962. Reconstruction of the historic Dunkard Church was made possible in 1961 by a special appropriation of funds by the State of Maryland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1962.
Location. 39° 28.533′ N, 77° 44.767′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Smoketown Road. Marker is located on the walking path leading to the Maryland State Monument. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Twelfth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Twelfth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene's Division, Twelfth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Reserve Artillery, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th, 7th and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument
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Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. Dunkard Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
