Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brigadier General George B. Anderson
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
1. Brigadier General George B. Anderson Marker
George B. Anderson
C.S.A.
mortally wounded
235 yards S. SW.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 28.224′ N, 77° 44.298′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. 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: Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); 132nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Andersons Division, Longstreets Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Richardson's Division, Second Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away); 2nd Delaware (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on a Model 1857 12-pounder Light Field Gun, also known as a "Napoleon."
Regarding Brigadier General George B. Anderson.
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Also see . . .
1. Six Generals Killed at Antietam. National Park Service website entry:
The locations of six generals killed in the battle are marked by cannon with their muzzles mounted downward. General Anderson commanded a brigade of North Carolinians. He was wounded in the foot and evacuated. He eventually died of the wound on November 16, at Raleigh, North Carolina. (Submitted on February 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Brig. Gen. George Burgwyn Anderson. Antietam on the Web entry:
A brief biographical outline of General Anderson. (Submitted on February 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
2. Anderson Mortuary Monument
The 12-pounder "Napoleon" here has registry number 232. It was cast by Henry N. Hooper, Co. in 1863.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
3. Anderson Mortuary Monument
The mortuary monument stands next to War Department tablet Number 336. The tablet was missing at the time of this visit.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
4. Location of Anderson's Mortal Wounding
Based on the distance and direction indicated on the marker, Anderson was wounded while directing his brigade while in Piper's Cornfield.
Photographed by Brian Scott
5. Brig. General George B. Anderson (1831-1862)
During the Battle of Antietam, Anderson's North Carolinians defended a portion of the Sunken Road (known as "Bloody Lane") against repeated Union attacks. A Miniι ball struck Anderson near his ankle, injuring it badly. Anderson was transported to Shepherdstown and then by wagon up the Shenandoah Valley to Staunton, Virginia, to recuperate. He was eventually shipped by train to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he died following surgery to amputate the infected foot.
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 January 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,937 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
