Monument to 7th Pennsylvania Regiment - Antietam

The Monument to the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment at Antietam, located in Keedysville, Maryland, United States, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 7th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves during the Battle of Antietam. Dedicated on September 17, 1906, the monument stands as a tribute to the regiment's role in the historic battle.

Led by Major Chauncey A. Lyman at Antietam, the 7th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves fought valiantly against Confederate forces, with casualties totaling 72. The regiment, part of the Pennsylvania Reserves division, played a crucial role in the Civil War and was instrumental in the defense of the Union.

The monument features a bronze Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania and a carved Maltese cross, symbolizing the regiment's service in the 1st and 5th army corps. The 7th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, also known as the 36th Regiment in line, 2nd Brigade 3rd Division, 1st Corps, was organized in June 1861 and mustered out in June 1864.

Recruited from various counties in Pennsylvania, the 7th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves bravely faced Hood's Confederate Division at Antietam, with casualties including 12 killed and 60 wounded. The monument, located on Mansfield Avenue, serves as a reminder of the regiment's gallantry and dedication to the Union cause.

Visitors to the monument can learn about the regiment's history and significance in the Civil War through a nearby War Department tablet. The location of the monument, just east of the Hagerstown Pike, offers a peaceful setting to reflect on the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment at Antietam.