Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Archer's Brigade
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. Archer's Brigade Tablet
This is a new, replacement tablet and lacks the date section found on most other tablets on the battlefield. As late as 1998 this tablet was reported as missing.
Archer's Brigade
In its advance from the Antietam Furnace Road, west of this point, on the afternoon of September 17th, 1862. Archer's Brigade of A.P. Hill's Division encountered the Federal troops posted behind the stone wall forming the western line of the 40 acre cornfield.
Greggs movement on the left flank of the Federal line having compelled it to retire, Archer's Brigade charged over the fence and across the cornfield, but was repulsed with considerable loss and fell back to this side of the fence, where it remained until withdrawn to recross the Potomac on the morning of the 19th.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 370.)
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° 26.925′ N, 77° 44.461′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on Branch Avenue, on the right 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: 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Ninth Army Corps
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow Archer's Brigade by tablets.
Also see . . . Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. Archer's Brigade Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. Archer's Brigade Tablet on the Confederate side of Branch Avenue
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Archer's Brigade Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
5. Archer's Brigade Enters the 40 Acre Cornfield
Archer's Brigade charged over the fence, represented today by the stone wall on the east side of Branch Avenue, and into the 40 acre cornfield. Once entering the field, they were in the open and subjected to fire from several batteries of Federal artillery. The Brigade's line of advance was between the camera's position and the culvert at the bottom of the ravine, moving from left to right.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,361 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
