Near Middletown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
19th Century Backpacker
"A lean and hungry set of wolves"
— Antietam Campaign 1862 —
"I have never seen a mass of such filthy strong-smelling men. Three in a room would make it unbearable, and when marching in column along the street the smell from them was most offensive… The filth that pervades them is most remarkable… They have no uniforms, but are well armed and equipment, and have become so inured to hardships that they care but little for any of the comforts of civilization… They are the roughest looking set of creatures I ever saw, their features, hair and clothing matted with dirt and filth, and the scratching they kept up gave warrant of vermin in abundance."
—An unnamed citizen of Frederick after watching the Confederates march through his hometown.
Veteran soldiers learned just how much (or how little) they needed to carry on their persons to sustain life in the field, where fast-marching armies often left their supply wagons well to the rear.
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 year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 29.063′ N, 77° 37.201′ W. Marker is near Middletown, Maryland, in Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle at South Mountain (here, next to this marker); 1862 Antietam Campaign (here, next to this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 3 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 5 (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner's Pass Tablet T. P. 6 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2020
2. Three Maryland Civil War Trails Markers in the Inn's Parking Lot
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
