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

One of Lee’s Ammunition Trains

Photographed By Shane Oliver, October 2, 2021

1. One of Lee’s Ammunition Trains Marker

Inscription. One of Lee’s ammunition trains was captured here Sept. 15, 1862 by 1200 Federal cavalry under Col. B. F. Davis, escaping from Gen. T. J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s capture of Harpers Ferry. This loss was felt by the Confederate army at the Battle of Antietam.

Erected by State Roads Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1942.

Location. 39° 36.982′ N, 77° 46.296′ W. Marker is near Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue (U.S. 11) and Bower Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Virginia Avenue. Marker is just north of the railroad crossing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17220 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General J. E. B. Stuart (approx. one mile away); Antietam Battlefield (approx. 2.2 miles away); Springfield Farm (approx. 2.4 miles away); City Park (approx. 2½ miles away); Band Shell (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.

Regarding One of Lee’s Ammunition Trains. The ammunition train was a wagon train, not railroad train. The fact that this

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marker is near the railroad tracks is a coincidence.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 2, 2006

2. One of Lee's Ammunition Trains Marker

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 2, 2006

3. One of Lee's Ammunition Trains Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,245 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 2, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 3, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.