Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Army Corps
Magilton's Brigade, Meade's Division
First Army Corps.
Magilton's Brigade, Meade's Division,
Col. Albert Magilton, 4th Penn. Reserves, Commanding.
Organization.
3rd Penn. Reserve Infantry,
4th Penn. Reserve Infantry,
7th Penn. Reserve Infantry,
8th Penn. Reserve Infantry,
September 17, 1862.
Magilton's Brigade formed line at 5:30 a.m. on the left of Anderson's Brigade. At 630 a.m. it advanced through the North Woods, deployed in the open fields and had reached the north fence of the Cornfield when it was sent to the left in support of Seymour and Ricketts. Its ammunition having been exhausted, it was relieved by Williams' Division of the Twelfth Corps and withdrawn to the ridge in rear of Joseph Poffenberger's.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Antietam Campaign War Department Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 29.329′ N, 77° 44.765′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Mansfield Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located just east of the pull off for stop two on the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield, the Poffenberger Farm. 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. 3rd Regt. Pennsylvania (here, next to this marker); 1st Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade Bivouac (here, next to this marker); Meade's Division, First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Meade's Division, First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); 4th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 8th Regt. Pennsylvania Reserver Volunteer Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Battle Opened" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Culmination of Another Great Tragedy was at Hand (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Barton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Magilton's Brigade Tablets
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, I Corps. Col. Magilton assumed command when Col. Henry Bolinger was wounded at the Battle of South Mountain. (Submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Col. Albert Lewis Magilton - Find-a-grave. (Submitted on October 25, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Col. Albert Lewis Magilton. (Submitted on October 25, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 25, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 25, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.