Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sixth Army Corps
Brooks' Brigade, Smith's Division
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
1. Sixth Army Corps Marker
Sixth Army Corps
Brooks' Brigade, Smith's Division
Brig Gen. W.T.H. Brooks, Commanding
Organization
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Vermont Infantry
September 17, 1862
Brooks' Brigade left its camp in Pleasant Valley at 6 a.m., of the 17th, crossed the Antietam at Pry's Ford and reached the field about noon. It was ordered to the support of Sedgwick's Division, Second Corps, on the Union right but, before getting into position was ordered to the support of French's Division and formed in Mummas Cornfield, on ground vacated by the 14th Connecticut, its left connecting with French, its right resting on Mumma's Lane, facing south parallel to and about 170 yards from the Bloody Lane.
It was subjected to a galling fire of both artillery and sharp shooters, causing some loss.
It remained in this position until the morning of the 19th.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 73.)
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° 28.267′ N, 77° 44.5′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Couch's Division, Fourth Army Corps (here, next to this marker); 1st Delaware Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sixth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 5th Maryland Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); French's Division, Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away); 130th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Regarding Sixth Army Corps. This marker is included on the Sunken Road or Bloody Lane Virtual Tour by Markers see the Virtual tour link below to see the markers in sequence.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The Vermont Brigade
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. Sixth Army Corps Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
3. Tablets 73 and 76 Beside Richardson Avenue
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Sixth Army Corps Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
5. The Vermont Brigade
Looking northeast from the Sunken Road. Brook's Vermonters occupied ground here, facing south, as the fighting in the mid-day phase in the Sunken Road sector reached a climax.
via American Battlefield Trust, unknown
6. Sunken Road or Bloody Lane Virtual Tour by Markers.
A collection of markers interpreting the action of during the Battle of Antietam around the Sunken Road.
(Submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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(Submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 972 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
