Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Archer's Brigade
Archer's Brigade
In its advance from the Antietam Furnace Road, west of this point, on the afternoon of September 17th, 1862. Archer's Brigade of A.P. Hill's Division encountered the Federal troops posted behind the stone wall forming the western line of the 40 acre cornfield.
Greggs movement on the left flank of the Federal line having compelled it to retire, Archer's Brigade charged over the fence and across the cornfield, but was repulsed with considerable loss and fell back to this side of the fence, where it remained until withdrawn to recross the Potomac on the morning of the 19th.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 370.)
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° 26.925′ N, 77° 44.461′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Branch Avenue, on the right 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. 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ninth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodman's Division, Ninth Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General L. O'B. Branch (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (about 300 feet away); Battery E, 4th U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away); Battery E, 2nd U.S. Artillery (about 400 feet away); Battery G, 4th U.S. Artillery (about 400 feet away); Battery A, 5th U.S. Artillery (about 400 feet away); Jackson's Command (about 500 feet away). 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. Follow Archer's Brigade by tablets.
Also see . . . Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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 1,117 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.