Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery
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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° 28.167′ N, 77° 44.168′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Near the Sunken Road next to the observation tower, stop eight on the driving tour of Antietam. 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major General Israel B. Richardson (here, next to this marker); Irish Brigade (here, next to this marker); Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker); War Department Observation Tower (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (a few steps from this marker); September 17, 1862 (Continued) (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named September 17, 1862 (Continued) (a few steps from this marker); September 17, 1862 (a few steps from this marker); September 16, 1862 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Regarding Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery. This marker is included on the Sunken Road or Bloody Lane Virtual Tour by Markers see the Virtual tour link below to see the markers in sequence.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery markers
Also see . . .
1. Hexamer's (New Jersey) Battery Monuments. National Park Service site detailing the monument. This monument is actually one of a pair commemorating this unit. The other is at the intersection of the Mumma's Lane and Smoketown Road. (Submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery A. Captain William J. Hexamer commanded this battery of 10-pounder Parrott Rifles. Hexamer was a refugee from Germany, who lead a state militia battery known as Hudson Artillery. (Submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 16, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on April 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.