Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
The statue atop the monument is General Nagle.
(Front Inscription):
Volunteer Infantry
1st Brigade 2nd Division 9th Corps
Location 385 yards south 70 degrees east
Casualties at Antietam
Killed 8
Wounded 51
Missing 1
Total 60
Organized August September 1861
Mustered out July 17th 1865
Recruited in Schuylkill County
Battles Participated in
Newbern - Spotsylvania
Second Bull Run - North Anna
Chantilly - Totopotomy
South Mountain - Bethesda Church
Antietam - Cold Harbor
Fredericksburg - Petersburg
Blue Springs - Weldon Rail Road
Campbell's Station - Poplar Spring Church
Siege of Knoxville - Boydton Plank Road
Wilderness - Assault on Petersburg
Dug Petersburg Mine
Commenced June 25 - Exploded June 30 1864
(Rear Inscription):
Organizer and first
Colonel of this regiment
Received commission as
Brigadier General of Volunteers
on
this page online
September 17, 1862
Captain
Company B 1st Penna. Regiment
War with Mexico
Colonel
6th, 48th, 39th, 149th Regiments
Penna. Volunteers
War of the Rebellion
Born April 5th 1822
Died April 22d 1866
Erected 1904 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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° 27.056′ N, 77° 44.405′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Branch Avenue, on the left when traveling south. 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: Ninth Army Corps (here, next to this marker); Durells Independent Battery (a few steps from this marker); 51st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch's Brigade
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
2. Inscription on the Front of the Monument
Regarding 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The statue of General Nagle is missing a piece. A sword once hung from the subject's belt.
Also see . . .
1. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument. National
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. Close Up of Rear Inscription
2. James Nagle. James Nagle (April 5, 1822 – August 22, 1866) was an officer in the United States Army in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. During the latter conflict, he recruited and commanded four infantry regiments from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and led two different brigades in the Eastern Theater. (Submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Note the Sword Has Been Restored
Note the Sword Has Been Restored
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
5. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Brigadier General James Nagle
Brigadier General James Nagle
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
6. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Brigadier General James Nagle
Brigadier General James Nagle
Photographed by Craig Swain
7. Pennsylvania Monuments along the Central Section of Branch Avenue
Three Pennsylvania Monuments stand along Branch Avenue at this point - 51st Pennsylvania Infantry (furthest from the camera), Durell's Battery (center), and 48th Pennsylvania Infantry (closest).
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
8. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument
Second From the Right
Second From the Right
Photographed by Brian Scott
9. Brig. General James Nagle (1822-1866)
He was appointed brigadier general of volunteers on September 10, 1862, and at Antietam his brigade performed an important part in carrying what later became known as Burnside's Bridge, which, according to army commander George B. McClellan, saved the day.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 8, 9. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
