Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Artillery
September 17-18, 1862.
During and after Sedgwick's assault on the Confederates in the West Woods, a line of batteries was established, running from Mumma's Cemetery on the south, crossing the road at this point and extending northwardly in front of the East Woods to the Poffenberger Lane beyond which, on the hill beyond J. Poffenbergers, the Reserve Artillery of the First Army Corps was established.
The line was held in turn by batteries of the First, Twelfth, Second and Sixth Army Corps and held in check several attempts of the Confederates to advance from the West Woods.
The batteries remained in position until the Confederates withdrew from the field.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 83.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Antietam Campaign War Department Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 28.871′ N, 77° 44.636′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery B (here, next to this marker); First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); First New Jersey Brigade (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); Ricketts' Division, First Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 90th Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
More about this marker. Also known as the "First, Twelfth, Second, and Sixth Corps Artillery Tablet" in some references.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Batlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Phase Four of the Battle of Antietam. This battle map details the locations of units at around 10 a.m., September 17, 1862. Note the assembly of artillery batteries in an arch from the Mumma's Farm north to the cornfield. (Submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. U.S. Artillery Tablet. Because of the lack of a formal title, most secondary sources reference this tablet as "U.S. Artillery." (Submitted on March 17, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.