Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ninth Army Corps
Nagle's Brigade, Sturgis' Division
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
1. Nagle's Brigade Tablet
General Willcox's name is misspelled on the marker.
Ninth Army Corps,
Nagle's Brigade, Sturgis' Division
Brig. Gen. James Nagle, Commanding.
Organization.
2nd Maryland Infantry, 9th New Hampshire Infantry,
6th New Hampshire Infantry, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry.
(September, 17, 1862.)
The brigade assisted in carrying the Burnside Bridge, and crossed it soon after 1 p.m. After the repulse of the three divisions of Wilcox, Scammon and Rodman later in the day Ferrero's and Nagle's Brigades advanced to the crest of the ridge about 420 yards east of this to check Confederate pursuit. The 48th Pennsylvania supported and relieved the 51st Pennsylvania, engaging the Confederates posted on this line and behind the stone walls right and left of this point. The engagement continued into the night, and the regiment and brigade bivouacked on the ground on which they had fought.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 124.)
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 date for this entry is September 17, 1862.
Location. 39° 27.053′ N, 77° 44.405′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (here, next to this marker); Durell’s Independent Battery (a few steps from this marker); Branch's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 51st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); 23rd Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Wise (Virginia) Artillery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Longstreet's Command (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, IX Corps. (Submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. James Nagle. James Nagle (April 5, 1822 – August 22, 1866) was an officer in the United States Army in both
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
2. Ninth Army Corps Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
3. Nagle's Brigade Tablet next to the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment Monument
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015
4. Ninth Army Corps Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott
5. Brig. General James Nagle (1822-1866)
He was appointed brigadier general of volunteers on September 10, 1862, and at Antietam his brigade performed an important part in carrying what later became known as Burnside's Bridge, which, according to army commander George B. McClellan, saved the day.
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008
6. Nagle's Brigade Checks the Confederate Advance
Looking east from the tablet location at the ridge line west of Burnside Bridge. Nagle's Brigade were posted on the high ground to deflect Confederate attacks, part of A.P. Hill's Division.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on March 26, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
