Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
As The Georgians Saw It
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 30, 2024
1. As The Georgians Saw It Marker
Down the narrow valley directly across the creek swept Burnside's doomed attack columns. For the entire distance to the bridge, they were exposed to deadly short-range fire from the riflemen on this ridge. The final successful thrust at 1 o'clock came down the steep slope directly opposite the bridge.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 26.95′ N, 77° 43.81′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It can be reached from Old Burnside Bridge Road half a mile south of Rodman Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located along a walking trail to Snavely's Ford, which starts at the parking area for stop 8, Burnside Bridge, 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ninth Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Geological Survey Streamflow-Gaging Station (about 300 feet away); Eleventh Connecticut Infantry (about 400 feet away); 11th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (about 500 feet away); a different
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Another marker is no longer nearby. As the Georgians Saw It (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced another at this location.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 30, 2024
2. As The Georgians Saw It Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 30, 2024
3. As The Georgians Saw It Marker
Tree growth has obscured the view from this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
