Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brockenbrough’s 2nd Baltimore, Maryland Battery
Capt. Bowyer Brockenbrough
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
1. Brockenbrough’s 2nd Baltimore, Maryland Battery Marker
At daybreak, Brockenbrough’s guns blasted counter-battery fire from here toward Matthews’ and Thompson’s Union guns north of the Cornfield. Brockenbrough then relocated to Hauser’s Ridge, higher ground to the west, and fired into Sedgwick’s Division as they emerged from the West Woods. Brockenbrough’s firepower and mobility directly impacted the Union First and Second Corps on the northern end of the field.
Dawn to 7:00 a.m.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 28.673′ N, 77° 45.01′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Dunker Church Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the Antietam Battlefield, at Stop 5 of the auto driving tour. 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. Jackson's Command (here, next to this marker); Baltimore Battery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Baltimore Battery (a few steps from this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Jaws of Death" (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Antietam National Battlefield. National Park service website entry (Submitted on October 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
2. Marker on the Antietam Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
3. Brockenbrough’s 2nd Baltimore Battery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2013
4. Brockenbrough’s 2nd Baltimore, Maryland Battery
Marker is located next to the cannon on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
