Brother against Brother - J-17
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 38° 55.355 W 078° 11.621
17S E 743288 N 4311929
Quick Description: The US Civil War unfortunately pitted two Maryland regiments against each other.
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 9/10/2011 12:27:58 PM
Waymark Code: WMCHWC
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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J-17
Brother against Brother
The first Maryland Regiment, U.S.A., was a part of the force holding this town when it was attacked by Stonewall Jackson, May 23, 1862. With Jackson was the First Maryland Regiment, C.S.A. The two regiments were arrayed against each other.

Marker located on corner of Chester Street and US340/North Royal Avenue by a Shell gas station. Pull onto side road to take visit pictures.

Marker Number: J-17

Marker Title: Brother against Brother

Marker Location: Along US340 in Front Royal

County or Independent City: Warren County

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: Conservation & Development Commission, 1932
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