Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
130th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Pennsylvania
Vounteer
Infantry
2 Brigade
3 Division
2 Corps
(Rear):
right of line in battle. Its left
extended to Roulette's Lane below.
It went into battle by way of the
Roulette Farm buildings about 9:30 a.m.
and, driving back the enemy, maintained
its position at and immediately northeast
of this point on the high ground
overlooking Bloody Lane, until
1:30 o'clock p.m., when withdrawn
to replenish its exhausted ammunition
and then occupied the reserve line.
Casualties at Antietam
Killed in battle 32
Died from wounds 14
Non-fatal wounds 132
Total 178
recruited in Cumberland
York Montgomery Dauphin
and Chester Counties
Erected 1904 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 28.288′ N, 77° 44.438′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located on the north end of Bloody Lane, near the pull parking area for stop eight, the Sunken Road, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Army Corps (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (here, next to this marker); French's Division, Second Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); Jackson's Command (a few steps from this marker); 5th Maryland Infantry (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Second Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth Army Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourteenth Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. 130th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Monument. National Park Service page detailing the monument. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Henry I. Zinn (1834-1862). Find A Grave website entry:
He led his men at the September 17, 1862 Battle of Antietam, Maryland, where the unit lost 178 men killed, wounded and missing while fighting on the north side of the infamous Bloody Lane. (Submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,430 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 8. submitted on September 27, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.