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

Second Army Corps

Morris' Brigade, French's Division

Morris' Brigade Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 29, 2008

1. Morris' Brigade Tablet

Inscription. U.S.A.
Second Army Corps,
Morris' Brigade, French's Division.
Colonel Dwight Morris, 14th Connecticut, Commanding.
Organization.
14th Connecticut Infantry,
108th New York Infantry,
130th Pennsylvania Infantry.
September 17, 1862.
Morris' Brigade relieved Weber's and took position on the rise of ground just north of the Bloody Lane; The 108th New York east of Roulette's Lane, the 14th Connecticut and the 130th Pennsylvania west of it. Here, supported and afterwards reinforced by Kimball's Brigade, it maintained a severe contest losing heavily in killed and wounded. In the later part of the engagement the 14th Connecticut was sent to reinforce Richardson's Division on the left.

Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 42.)

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 month for this entry is September 1905.

Location. 39° 28.286′ N, 77° 44.439′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Richardson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located in a Federal tablet cluster on the northwestern end of the Sunken Road.

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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. 130th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (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); 1st Delaware Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

2. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, II Corps. Morris' Brigade consisted of three green regiments, each from a different state. However, at the end of the battle Morris could report, My brigade captured 2 stand of colors, 2 captains, 7 lieutenants, and about 400 privates ... besides wounding many field officers of the enemy. We also took over 400 stand of arms.... I attribute our success in a
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

2. Second Army Corps Marker
great measure to the constant communication with the commanding general through the day, as well as to the unsurpassed bravery of our men. The men in my brigade were all new troops, hastily raised, and without drill or experience, and, although under fire for the first time, behaved with great gallantry. In front of the last position held by the Fourteenth Connecticut more than 1,000 of the enemy lie slain. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Monuments and Markers on the Northern End of the Sunken Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

3. Monuments and Markers on the Northern End of the Sunken Road

From left to right: The 5th Maryland Infantry Monument, French's Division Tablet (Number 40), Weber's Brigade Tablet (Number 43), Morris' Brigade Tablet (Number 42), and the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument.

Second Army Corps Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, September 19, 2015

4. Second Army Corps Marker

Morris' Brigade Advances image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 5, 2007

5. Morris' Brigade Advances

From a point north of the tablet location, and west of the Roulette Lane. From here, looking northeast is the Roulette Farm. Morris' Brigade advanced with all three regiments on line, facing the camera's position. The 14th Connecticut was to the left of view, dressed on the 130th Pennsylvania in the center. The 108th New York was to the right side of the photo on the other side of the lane running from the Sunken Road to the Roulette farm.

Col. Dwight Morris image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott

6. Col. Dwight Morris

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,083 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.