Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
13th New Jersey Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. 13th New Jersey Infantry Monument
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Erected 1903 by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1863.
Location. 39° 28.878′ N, 77° 44.565′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Cornfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located between stops three and four 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sixth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Longstreet's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene's Division, Twelfth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson's Command (within shouting distance of this marker); First New Jersey Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "You Are Firing Into Our Own Men" (about 300 feet away); The East Woods
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Follow the 13th New Jersey at the Battle of Antietam.
Also see . . .
1. 13th New Jersey Infantry Monuments. National Park Service Antietam site detailing the three monuments erected to the 13th New Jersey. (Submitted on February 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 13th New Jersey Infantry Regiment. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. 13th New Jersey Infantry Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. 13th New Jersey Infantry Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. 13th New Jersey Infantry Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
5. The Regiment's Position in the East Woods
At around 9:30 a.m., the 13th New Jersey occupied a position on the edge of the East Woods. Looking north from Cornfield Avenue near the monument location, the position held by the regiment was near the evergreen trees in the distant center. The regiment would advance as far as the Hagerstown Pike, but fall back to this position around 10:30 a.m.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on February 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 22, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on April 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
