Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The 19th Indiana Infantry
Lieut. Colonel Alois O. Bachman Commanding
Until he fell mortally wounded
150 yards due east, occupied this ground
at 2 p.m. September 17th 1862.
Loss 13 killed; 58 wounded
Erected 1910 by State of Indiana.
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° 28.775′ N, 77° 44.874′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Dunker Church Road / Old Hagerstown Pike, on the right when traveling north. 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. Twelfth Army Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sedgwick's Division, Second Army Corps (about 300 feet away); Aftermath Along the Hagerstown Turnpike (about 300 feet away); Jackson's Command (about 300 feet away); Massachusetts State Monument (about 400 feet away); Second Regiment (about 500 feet away); New Jersey State Monument (about 500 feet away); 124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (about 500 feet away); Brigadier General William E. Starke (about 500 feet away); First Army Corps (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. 19th Indiana Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 19th Indiana Infantry. Antietam on the Web entry:
The regiment went through a succession of commanders during the campaign. Col. Solomon Meredith was sidelined days before the battle due to fatigue and old injuries. Lt. Col. Alois Bachman was mortally wounded during the battle. Command fell to Captain William Dudley, who led the regiment through the remainder of the battle. The Regiment was part of the famed "Black Hat Brigade" also known as the "Iron Brigade." (Submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. LTC Alois O. Bachman, Jr. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on October 17, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on March 8, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.