Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Georgia Confederate Soldiers
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. Georgia Confederate Soldiers Monument
When duty called, we came.
when country called, we died.
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.853′ N, 77° 44.753′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located between stops three and four of the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); 104th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); 128th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away,
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Also see . . . Georgia Confederate Soldiers Monument. National Park Service site detailing the monument. (Submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Georgia's Contribution to the Battle
The state of Georgia provided 39 infantry regiments, 2 infantry battalions, seven artillery batteries, and one cavalry battalion to the Antietam Campaign.
— Submitted February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
2. Georgia Confederate Soldiers Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
3. Georgia Confederate Soldiers Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Georgia Confederate Soldiers Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain
5. Cornfield Avenue Looking East
The Wofford's Brigade tablet stands next to the Georgia State Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
