Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command
D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command.
Brig. Gen. David R. Jones, Commanding.
September 15-16, 1862.
This division, composed of the brigades of Toombs, Kempter, Drayton, [J]en[k]ins, Garnett, and George T. Anderson, withdrew from its position on the South Mountain during the night of Sept. 14, and marched by the Boonsboro' Pike, to Sharpsburg.
It crossed the Antietam at the Middle Bridge and took position on the high ground to the south and southeast of the town, commanding the Burnside Bridge. This division participated in the artillery firing and skirmishing on the afternoon of the 16th, but was not otherwise seriously engaged.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 322.)
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 month for this entry is September 1835.
Location. 39° 27.592′ N, 77° 44.56′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Boonsboro Pike, on the right when traveling east. Located in a tablet cluster near the service entrance to the National Cemetery, stop eleven of the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield. 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. A different marker also named D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Hood's Division, Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Reserve Artillery, Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Evans' Brigade, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command. A year later, with the division then commanded by George Pickett, many of these units were part of the famous charge at the battle of Gettysburg. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 947 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.