Last updated: May 20, 2024
Place
5th, 7th, and 66th Ohio Infantry Monument
NPS Photo
These three regiments became engaged about 7:30 A.M., September 17, 1862, advanced and drove the enemy from the woods near the Dunkard Church and were in action until 1:30 P.M. Their combined loss was 17 men killed, 4 officers and 87 men wounded, 2 men missing, total 110.
The monuments in Antietam were primarily built by veterans of the battle and states to commemorate their sacrifices here. Monuments are typically located where the troops fought during the battle. There are ninety-six monuments at Antietam, the majority of which are Union. After the war, the former Confederacy was so devastated it was difficult for the veterans to raise the needed money to build monuments.
The monuments in Antietam were primarily built by veterans of the battle and states to commemorate their sacrifices here. Monuments are typically located where the troops fought during the battle. There are ninety-six monuments at Antietam, the majority of which are Union. After the war, the former Confederacy was so devastated it was difficult for the veterans to raise the needed money to build monuments.
Dedicated: 1903
Location: Directly across the Hagerstown Turnpike from the Dunker Church.
Map Number: 43 on the Monument Map.
Monument Text:
OHIO
5th Infantry
Commanded by
Major John Collins
7th Infantry
Commanded by
Col. Eugene Powell
66th Infantry
Commanded by
Lieut. Major Orrin J. Crane
Tyndale's (1st) Brigade
Greene's (2d) Division
Twelfth Army Corps Army of the Potomac
5th 66th 7th