Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
104th New York Infantry
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1st Brigade (Duryee's)
2nd Division (Rickett's)
First Corps (Hooker's)
Fought in the 'Cornfield,'
near this spot, September
17, 1862 in the memorable
morning engagement
between Hooker and
Stonewall Jackson
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Killed and died of wounds 18
Wounded - - - - - 50
Unreported - - - - 14
Erected by the State of New York
Erected 1917 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 28.864′ N, 77° 44.728′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located between stops three and four 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 128th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgia Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); 137th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 27th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . . 104th New York Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 901 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.