Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery
Capt. Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
1. Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery Marker
Part of S.D. Lee’s Battalion, Woolfolk’s battery supported the Confederate efforts on the northern end of the battlefield. When the fighting in the Cornfield was at its worst, Woolfolk moved to this advanced position where the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry captured two of their guns.
In addition to Woolfolk, twelve other Union and Confederate batteries tried to hold this high ground throughout the day.
About 8:30 a.m.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.714′ N, 77° 44.622′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Smoketown Road and Mummas Lane, on the right when traveling north on Smoketown Road. 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. Battery A (here, next to this marker); Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery (a few steps from this marker); Battery F, 5th U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Batteries A and C 4th U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery I, 1st U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery D, 2d U.S. Artillery
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Also see . . .
1. Antietam National Battlefield. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Capt. Pichegru Woolfolk. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on October 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
2. Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
3. Marker on the Antietam Battlefield
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
5. Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
6. Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
7. Artillery of Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia Battery
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
