Zion Lutheran Church

The Zion Lutheran Church was used as a hospital following the battles of South Mountain and Antietam.

In April of 1860, Lutherans in Middletown celebrated their first service in a new church building.  Two and a half years later, following the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, the building was turned into a hospital for wounded soldiers. Pews were removed and replaced by cots, and church services were moved to a nearby hall.  In January 1863 the building was returned to the Lutherans, along with $2,395 to pay for damages.  The Lutherans returned to the church for worship services in August 1863.