Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
23rd Ohio Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 23rd Ohio Infantry Monument
(Front Inscription):
23d Infantry
Commanded by
Major James M. Comly
Hugh Ewing's (1st) Brigade
Kanawha Division
Ninth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
(Rear Inscription):
This Regiment with its Brigade crossed the Ford of Antietam Creek in the afternoon of Sept. 17, 1862, and held this position until the close of the battle.
Its loss was 8 men killed, 1 officer and 58 men wounded, 2 men missing, total 69.
Two of its members afterwards became President of the United States: Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley.
Erected 1903 by State of Ohio.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #25 William McKinley series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 27.02′ N, 77° 44.419′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Branch Avenue, on the left when traveling south. 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. Branch's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Ninth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
this page online
Also see . . . 23rd Ohio Infantry Regiment Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
2. Rear Inscription
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
3. 23rd Ohio Infantry Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
4. 23rd Ohio Infantry Monument on Branch Avenue
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
5. 23rd Ohio Infantry Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
6. Battle Line
Between 5 and 5:30 p.m. on September 17th, the 23rd Ohio fought against Confederates from Toombs' and Branch's Brigades. This view looks west from the monument location on Branch Avenue. At the time of the battle, a stone wall ran generally north to south where modern Branch Avenue runs today. The 23rd initially used this wall, facing in the direction of the camera view, to defend the position. Later the regiment turn to the left, in a refuse, to face Confederate units to the south. Finally around 5:30, the 23rd would exit the area to the north and fall back to the Burnside Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
