The Dred Scott Decision

Historical marker location:

100 Court Street, Frederick, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Court Street and West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2009

The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War: The Battle of Antietam, which took place on September 17, 1862, was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. More than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing after 12 hours of fighting. The battle is considered a turning point in the war, as it gave President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.