Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command
D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command,
Brig. Gen. David R. Jones, Commanding.
September 17, 1862.
The division formed at daylight on the plateau commanding the approaches to the Burnside Bridge.
At about noon the enemy made several attempts to carry the bridge, but was repulsed. An assault made at 1 p.m. was successful, the bridge was carried, and the advanced troops withdrew to a position on the plateau nearer the town. Between 2 and 3 p.m. the enemy gained the plateau and advanced upon the town, but was checked by the troops of this division which was re-enforced at about 3 p.m. by A.P. Hill's Division of Jackson's Command.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 321.)
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 1835.
Location. 39° 27.592′ N, 77° 44.559′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Boonsboro Pike (State Highway 34), on the right when traveling east. Located in a tablet cluster near the service entrance to the National Cemetery, stop eleven 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); Longstreet's Command (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Hood's Division, Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Reserve Artillery, Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (a few steps from this marker); Evans' Brigade, Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. D.R. Jones' Division, Longstreet's Command. Of the odds he faced in battle, Jones wrote, When it is known that on that morning my entire command of six brigades comprised only 2,430 men, the enormous disparity of force with which I contended can be seen. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.