Middletown in the Path of War - Middletown MD
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 39° 26.630 W 077° 32.800
18S E 280849 N 4369126
In July 1864, Confederate forces under Gen. Jubal Early invaded Middletown on their way to Frederick and their planned attack on Washington, D.C. In retribution for the devastation inflicted against people and property.
Waymark Code: WM159QW
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2021
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TEXT on the Historical Marker:
In July 1864, Confederate forces under Gen. Jubal Early invaded Middletown on their way to Frederick and their planned attack on Washington, D.C. In retribution for the devastation inflicted against people and property by Union forces in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Early threatened Maryland towns along the National Road—including Middletown. To many here, the sight of Confederate soldiers meant the possible loss of life and home.
Name of Battle:
Battle at Middletown MD
Name of War: U.S. Civil War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 07/08/1864
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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