Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brigadier General Isaac P. Rodman
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
1. Rodman Mortuary Monument
Isaac P. Rodman
U.S.A.
Mortally Wounded
about 365 yards south.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 27.16′ N, 77° 44.623′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Harpers Ferry Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the end of a trail to Hawkins' Zouave Monument. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9th New York Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 8th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Kemper's (Va) Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Longstreet's Command (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson's Command (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wise (Virginia) Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ninth Army Corps (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on a Model 1857 12-pounder Light Field Gun, also known as a "Napoleon."
Also see . . . Six Generals Killed at Antietam. Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland website entry:
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Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
2. Rodman Mortuary Monument
The 8th Connecticut monument stands behind the Rodman Monument. Members of the 8th Connecticut carried Rodman to the rear.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2005
3. Rodman Monument on Antietam Battlefield
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 23, 2020
4. Rodman Mortuary Cannon
The marker is beside the 9th New York Infantry Monument.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008
5. Site of Rodman's Mortal Wounding
Rodman was wounded about 280 yards south of the monument location, in the vicinity of this ravine, while directing his division up the slopes toward the Harpers Ferry Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,039 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 5. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
