Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
1. 125th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument
The statue on the monument depicts Sergeant George A. Simpson defending the colors.
George A. Simpson
Killed at Antietam
(Front Plaque):
Pennsylvania
Volunteer
Infantry
1st Brigade 1st Division
12th Corps
————
Recruited in Blair
Huntingdon and Cambria
Counties, Penna.
(Left Plaque):
Moved at early dawn from bivouac on farm of George Line to East Woods near point where Gen. J.K.F. Mansfield was mortally wounded, from there to support Monroe's First Rhode Island Battery on Smoketown Road, then to woods that stood here September 17, 1862. Was the first Union Regiment therein being far advanced and without sufficient support, it was outflanked by the enemy and retired behind batteries in field in rear and subsequently saved the guns of Monroe's Battery from capture. Remained in line until close of battle monument is near the left of its main line of battle.
Loss at Antietam
Killed and Died of
this page online
Seriously Wounded 91
Slightly Wounded and Not Reported 84
Total 229
Erected 1904 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.
Location. 39° 28.514′ N, 77° 44.889′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Smoketown Road, on the right when traveling west. 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. 125th Penna (here, next to this marker); Purnell Legion Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); 34th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Command (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dunker Church - "Symbol of Peace and Brotherhood"
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
2. Front Plaque
Also see . . .
1. 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. Note the photograph at the bottom of the page of the dedication ceremony. The flag used by those at the ceremony was the actual flag that Sergeant Simpson saved from capture during the battle. (Submitted on April 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Short Regimental History of the Regiment. The regiment would serve in two major battles: Antietam and Chancellorsville. It was mustered out in May 1863. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
3. Left Side Plaque
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
4. State Crest on the Rear of the Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011
5. 125th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and Other Markers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 11, 2011
6. Closeup of Color Sergeant George A. Simpson
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,905 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 4, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
