Antietam National Cemetery Gate - Sharpsburg, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member uccacher
N 39° 27.620 W 077° 44.500
18S E 264122 N 4371450
Gates at the entrance to the Antietam National Cemetery
Waymark Code: WMCQN2
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
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These elegant gates were cast by Robert Wood and Company of Philadelphia in the mid to late 1860s. The cemetery was dedicated in 1867. There is a main gate in the middle and walk-through gates on either side.
Location of this 'Gate': On public property

Type of material: Iron

Enter any comments or observation about this gate.: Cast by the Robert Wood Company of Philadelphia, PA

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