Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major General Israel B. Richardson
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
1. Major General Israel B. Richardson Monument
Israel B. Richardson
U.S.A.
Mortally Wounded
45 Yards N. 32'E.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 28.166′ N, 77° 44.166′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Near the Sunken Road next to the observation tower, stop eight on the driving tour of Antietam. 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 Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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: Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery (here, next to this marker); Irish Brigade (here, next to this marker); War Department Observation Tower
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More about this marker. Marker is mounted on a Model 1857 12-pounder Light Field Gun, also known as a "Napoleon."
Regarding Major General Israel B. Richardson. 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.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. General Richardson's gravesite.
Also see . . .
1. Six Generals Killed at Antietam. National Park Service Antietam National Battlefield website entry:
The locations of six generals killed in the battle are marked by muzzle down cannon. General Richardson was wounded
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 5, 2007
2. Observation Tower
Three monuments - the Irish Brigade, Hexamer's New Jersey Battery, and General Richardson's Mortuary Monument - stand at the base of the tower.
2. Major General Israel B. Richardson. Biographical sketch of General "Fighting Dick" Richardson. (Submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
3. Major General Israel B. Richardson Mortuary Cannon
Photographed by Craig Swain, December 30, 2006
4. Richardson's Division Advance
Seen from the Observation Tower, Richardson moved his division from the Roulette Farm in the distance through the fields in front of the Sunken Road. At a point about 45 yards to the north (in the direction of view), Richardson was mortally wounded while ordering up more artillery to support the advance.
via American Battlefield Trust, unknown
5. 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 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,957 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
