Conservation Landscaping

Historical marker location:

2305 Greenery Lane, Glenmont, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from Greenery Lane east of Layhill Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2016

Project Summary.

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.