Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Evans' Brigade, Longstreet's Command
Evans' Brigade, Longstreet's Command,
Brig. Gen. Nathan G. Evans, Commanding
Organization.
17th South Carolina Infantry,
18th South Carolina Infantry,
22nd South Carolina Infantry,
23rd South Carolina Infantry,
Holcombe S.C. Legion,
Macbeth S.C. Artillery.
September 14-16, 1862.
Evans' Brigade, with Hood's Division, formed the rear guard of the Army of Northern Virginia during its withdrawal from South Mountain. Reaching this point about noon of Sept. 15, it formed in support of the artillery of Longstreet's Command with orders to cover the Middle Bridge across the Antietam. It skirmished with the enemy during the afternoon of the 16th, but was not otherwise engaged.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 312.)
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 1778.
Location. 39° 27.615′ N, 77° 44.532′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Boonsboro Pike (State Highway 34), on the right when traveling west. Located on the opposite side of the highway from 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 Evans' Brigade, Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Reserve Artillery, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood's Division, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 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. Evans' Independent Brigade, Longstreet's Command. By the time of the battle, Evans' command was reduced to less than 300 men. (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 1,006 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.