Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

1. Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps Marker

Inscription. U.S.A.
Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps.
Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, Commanding.
September 17, 1862.
Slocum's Division followed Smith's in its march from near Crampton's Pass on the morning of the 17th, and, upon reaching the field, occupied the ground from which Smith was just advancing: Torbert's Brigade in the center on either side of this road; Newton's Brigade on the right connecting with Hancock, and Bartlett's Brigade on the left extending beyond the Cemetery and into the low ground between Mumma's and Roulette's. Beyond supporting the Artillery the division was not actively engaged.

It suffered slight loss from artillery fire and remained in position until the morning of the 19th.

Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 71.)

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 month for this entry is September 1599.

Location. 39° 28.781′ N, 77° 44.564′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Smoketown Road, on the right when traveling west. 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

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walking distance of this marker. First New Jersey Brigade (here, next to this marker); Sixth Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); Smith's Division, Sixth Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery D, 2d U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery I, 1st U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away); Batteries A and C 4th U.S. Artillery (about 300 feet away); Battery F, 5th U.S. Artillery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Regarding Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps. This marker is included on the East Woods Virtual Tour by Markers see the Virtual tour link below to see the markers in sequence.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Slocum's division Markers.

Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. 1st Division, VI Corps. The Division was heavily engaged at the Battle of Crampton's Gap on South Mountain a few days before Antietam. But at Antietam, as indicated on the marker text, was only lightly involved. (Submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

2. Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps Marker

3. Henry Warner Slocum. Henry Warner Slocum (September 24, 1827 – April 14, 1894), was a Union general during the American Civil War and later served in the United States House of Representatives from New York. During the war, he was one of the youngest major generals in the Army and fought numerous major battles in the Eastern Theater and in Georgia and the Carolinas. (Submitted on October 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Three War Department Tablets and a First New Jersey Brigade Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

3. Three War Department Tablets and a First New Jersey Brigade Monument

Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps Marker<br>First Tablet From the Right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

4. Slocum's Division, Sixth Army Corps Marker
First Tablet From the Right

Major General Henry Warner Slocum (1827-1894) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott

5. Major General Henry Warner Slocum (1827-1894)

Slocum's division was kept in reserve by General McClellan and suffered slight losses.

Slocum's Division Position image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

6. Slocum's Division Position

Looking southwest on the Smoketown Road from near the marker position. The Division stood astride the road, on ground contested heavily earlier in the day. The spire of the New York State monument, near the Visitors Center, is on the horizon. Confederate artillery remained in positions west of the Hagerstown Pike, dueling with Federal artillery placed in the fields near the marker location, where Slocum's division stood in support.

East Woods Virtual Tour by Markers. image. Click for more information.

via American Battlefield Trust, unknown

7. East Woods Virtual Tour by Markers.

A collection of markers interpreting the action of during the Battle of Antietam around the East Woods.
(Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.