Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
84th New York (14th Brooklyn) Volunteer Infantry
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 84th New York (14th Brooklyn) Volunteer Infantry Monument
of
Antietam
On this spot, known as "The Cornfield," the 84th N.Y. Volunteer Infantry (14th Brooklyn, N.Y.S.M.) of the 1st Brigade, Col. Phelps, 1st Division Gen. Doubleday, 1st Corps, Gen. Hooker, was hotly engaged on the
morning of September 17, 1862.
The Regiment's loss in the day's battle was, officers and men
Killed 8 Wounded 23.
At "South Mountain", the prelude to "Antietam" September 14, 1862, it lost
Killed 8 Wounded 18
making in the two days, a total loss of 54 killed and wounded.
This monument is grateful remembrance of these her sons, is
Erected by the State of New York
Fourteenth Brooklyn
Erected 1915 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.858′ N, 77° 44.815′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located near stop four of the driving tour of Antietam Battlefield and stop six of the Cornfield walking trail. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Johnny Cook (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . 84th / 14th Brooklyn Monument. National Park Service site detailing the monument. (Submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Designation of unit.
The only regiment named after a city instead of a state. In December 1861 the State of NY officially changed the
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. 84th New York (14th Brooklyn) Volunteer Infantry Monument
— Submitted July 1, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. 84th New York (14th Brooklyn) Volunteer Infantry Monument
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. 84th New York (14th Brooklyn) Volunteer Infantry Monument
Cornfield in Background
Cornfield in Background
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
5. 14th Brooklyn's Advance
Like the rest of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, of Hookers I Corps, the Brooklyn regiment advanced south across the fields bordering the Hagerstown Pike. By 7 a.m. the brigade reached the south edge of the Cornfield, after driving the Confederate defenders. However the Federals were driven back by the counterattack of Gen. Hood's Confederate division. Wofford's Texas Brigade is credited with opening up this sector of the Federal line.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,862 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
