Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 17, 2007

1. 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Monument

Inscription. (Front Inscription):
OHIO
11th Infantry
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Augustus H. Coleman (Killed)
Maj. Lyman Jackson
Crook's (2nd) Brigade
Kanawha Division
Ninth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac

(Rear Inscription):
This Regiment advanced in skirmish line toward the bridge over the Antietam Creek, participated in the charge which drove the enemy from the creek and advanced to this point which it held until the close of the day. Its loss was 1 officer and 3 men killed; 1 officer and 11 men wounded; 5 men missing, total 21.

Erected 1903 by State of Ohio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 27.117′ N, 77° 44.277′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Branch Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located about 150 yards east of Branch Avenue, at stop four of the Final Attack hiking trail on the 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kanawha Division, Ninth Corps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Longstreet's Command (about 500 feet away); Wise (Virginia) Artillery

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(about 500 feet away); Ninth Army Corps (about 500 feet away); 28th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Ninth Army Corps (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Longstreet's Command (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Also see . . . 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Monument. National Park Service Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland website entry (Submitted on March 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Rear Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 6, 2008

2. Rear Inscription

A "Pointer" Marker for the 11th Ohio Monument Stands on Branch Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

3. A "Pointer" Marker for the 11th Ohio Monument Stands on Branch Avenue

Pointer Marker and the 11th Ohio Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 9, 2008

4. Pointer Marker and the 11th Ohio Monument

Seen from Branch Avenue, looking east. The 11th was part of the second line of Federal troops in this sector. Crook's Brigade was supporting Willcox's and Rodman's Divisions.

11th Ohio Monument seen from Branch Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, April 6, 2008

5. 11th Ohio Monument seen from Branch Avenue

Seen from the pull off for Stop 10 of the driving tour of the battlefield. The monument stands on a retaining wall for the Otto Farm Lane. This wall may date to the time the park was established, providing access for military staff rides. During the battle, the 11th Ohio advanced up to the forward slope of the ridge on which the monument stands.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,741 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.