Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Artillery Battalion, A.P. Hill's Division
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. Artillery Battalion, A.P. Hill's Division Tablet
Artillery Battalion, A.P. Hill's Division,
Major R.L. Walker, Commanding,
(September 17, 1862.)
Four batteries of this battalion were engaged. McIntosh's (South Carolina) Battery came on the field about 2:30 p.m. and went into position south of the Blackford House about 950 yards southwest of this. After firing a few rounds the battery moved to a position 400 yards north of this, 100 yards east of the road, and opened fire upon the Union artillery and infantry; the men were driven from their guns by the advance of Rodman's Division, Ninth Corps, but returned when the brigades of Toombs and Archer had recovered their guns. Pegram's (Virginia) Battery followed McIntosh's to the field and occupied this spot; one gun was advanced about 580 yards down the ravine in the direction of Snavely's Ford but was quickly driven back. Braxton's (Virginia) Battery was on the hill 270 yards south of this and 130 yards east of the Harper's Ferry road. Crenshaw's (Virginia) Battery, the last of the battalion to arrive on the field from Harper's Ferry, went into position on Braxton's right, between it and Snavely's Lane. The four batteries were actively engaged on the afternoon of the 17th, and remained in position until the Confederate Army retired from the field.
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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° 26.84′ N, 77° 44.755′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and Branch Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Harpers Ferry Road. Located in a tablet cluster at the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and Branch Avenue. 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. Munford's Brigade (here, next to this marker); Hill's Light Division, Jackson's Command (here, next to this marker); Jackson's Command (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); Pegram’s (Purcell), Virginia Battery (a few steps from this marker); 1st Maryland Artillery (CSA) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jackson's Command (approx. ¼ mile away); Battery A, 5th U.S. Artillery (approx. ¼ mile away); Battery G, 4th U.S. Artillery
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. Artillery Battalion, A.P. Hill's Division Marker
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Reuben Lindsay Walker. Reuben Lindsay Walker (May 29, 1827 – June 7, 1890) was a Confederate general who served in the artillery during the American Civil War. (Submitted on October 13, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Craig Swain
3. Confederate Tablet Cluster at Harpers Ferry Road and Branch Avenue
At the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and Branch Avenue stand, from left to right, tablets for Field's Brigade (Number 349), Branch's Brigade (Number 353), Hill's Light Division (Number 348), Munford's Brigade (Number 320), and A.P. Hill's Artillery Battalion (Number 372).
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Artillery Battalion, A.P. Hill's Division Marker
First From the Right
First From the Right
Photographed By Brian Scott
5. Brigadier General Reuben Lindsay Walker (1827-1890)
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
6. Crenshaw's and Braxton's Battery Locations
Looking from the south edge of the park boundary. At the close of action, Braxton's Battery occupied a position about in the back yard of the modern house on the right. Crenshaw's Battery occupied a position to the east (left) continuing along the ridge line.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
