First Army Corps Marker

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Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Army Corps

By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

1. First Army Corps Marker

Inscription. U.S.A.
First Army Corps.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, Commanding.
September 16, 1862.
The First Army Corps moved from its bivouac near Keedysville at 2 p.m. on Sept 16. Doubleday's Division crossed the Antietam at Pry's Ford; Rickett's and Meade's Divisions at the upper bridge.

The divisions advanced in parallel columns, in a westerly direction, until 6 p.m., when Meade's Division encountered the enemy near the East Woods.

The corps was then formed in line of battle, facing south and south-west, Meade's Division in the center, somewhat advanced. Doubleday's Division on the right and Ricketts' Division on the left in supporting distance.

The fighting ceased on account of darkness at about 6:30 p.m.

Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 1.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Antietam Campaign War Department Markers marker series.

Location. 39° 29.328′ N, 77° 44.75′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Mansfield Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Located just east of the pull off for stop two on the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield, the Poffenberger Farm. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America.

War Tablets Flanking the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserves Monument Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

2. War Tablets Flanking the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserves Monument

War Department Tablet Number 1 is closest to the to the camera.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Meade's Division, First Army Corps (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Meade's Division, First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); 3rd Regt. Pennsylvania (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); 1st Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade Bivouac (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Regt. Pennsylvania Reserver Volunteer Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Culmination of Another Great Tragedy was at Hand (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. First Army Corps. The First Corps was commanded by Major General Joseph Hooker at the battle. When he was wounded, Brig. Gen. George Meade replaced him temporarily. (Submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

The Upper Bridge Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, September 17, 2007

3. The Upper Bridge

Two of Hooker's divisions used the Hitt Bridge to cross Antietam Creek. The Bridge stands today about two and a half driving miles to the east where the Mansfield Monument Road intersects the Keedysville Road.