Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
13th New Jersey Infantry
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Engaged in this position, facing west, from 11.20 a.m. to about 12 noon.
Erected 1903 by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1814.
Location. 39° 28.51′ N, 77° 44.988′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Smoketown Road, on the right when traveling west. Located west of the Dunker Church, stop one on the diving 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McLaws' Division, Longstreet's Command (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Longstreet's Command (about 400 feet away); 125th Penna (about 500 feet away); 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 500 feet away); Purnell Legion Infantry (about 500 feet away); Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command (about 500 feet away); 34th New York Infantry (about 500 feet away); Jackson's Command (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
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Also see . . . 13th New Jersey Infantry Monuments. National Park Service site detailing the three monuments erected to the 13th New Jersey. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,013 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 9, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.