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Antietam National Battlefield
59th New York Volunteer Infantry Monument
59th New York Volunteer Infantry Monument
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59th New York Volunteer Infantry Monument
 

Dedicated: 1920
Location: Intersection of Hagerstown Turnpike and Smoketown Road
Map Number: 37
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Monument Text:
59th New York Infantry
3d Brig. - 2d Div. - 2d Corps
John Lemuel Stetson
of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Lieutenant Colonel

"Men Rally on Your Colors"

Out of 300 men and 21 officers who went into battle nearby, there fell 224, including Lieut. Col. Stetson and 8 officers - a loss in officers exceeded only twice in the war.

In memory of his brother, by Francis Lynde Stetson

 
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Did You Know?
60% of Antietam National Battlefield property has been purchased since 1990. The park has more than doubled in size over the last 16 years.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST