Near Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horse Batteries and Reserve Artillery
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 6, 2008
1. Horse Batteries and Reserve Artillery Tablet
Horse Batteries and Reserve Artillery,
Army of the Potomac.
(September 17, 1862)
Horse Batteries A, B and L (Consolidated) and M, 2nd U.S. Artillery, C and G (Consolidated) of the 3d U.S. Artillery, were established on the crown of the ridge to the right and left of this point on the morning of September 17. Shortly after noon, their ammunition having been exhausted, they were relieved by Batteries E and G (Consolidated), 1st U.S. Artillery, Battery K, 5th U.S. Artillery and recrossed the Antietam for ammunition. Batteries C and G (Consolidated), 3d U.S. Artillery, took position east of the Antietam on the ridge north of the Boonsoboro Pike; the three other batteries returned, at intervals, between 3 and 5 p.m., and resumed their positions, remaining in battery until the close of the day.
Erected by Antietam Battlefield Board. (Marker Number 30.)
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° 27.802′ N, 77° 43.91′ W. Marker is near Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Boonsboro / Shepherdstown
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battery K, 5th U.S. Artillery (here, next to this marker); Battery M, 2d U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Batteries B and L, 2d U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Batteries C and G, 3d U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Battery E, 1st U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Battery A, 2d U.S. Artillery (a few steps from this marker); V Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Twelfth United States Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
Also see . . .
1. Antietam Battlefield. National Park Service site. (Submitted on April 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Horse Artillery of the Cavalry Division. Four batteries that supported Pleasonton's Cavalry Division. (Submitted on April 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. Federal Artillery Tablet Cluster on Boonsboro Pike
Closest to the camera to furthest: Horse Batteries and Reserve Artillery (Number 30), Battery K, 5th U.S. (Number 97), Battery M, 2d U.S. (Number 93), Batteries B and L, 2d U.S. (Number 94), Batteries C and G, 3d U.S. (Number 95), Battery E, 1st U.S. (Number 96), and Battery A, 2d U.S. (Number 92).
Photographed By Craig Swain, April 6, 2008
3. Confederate View of the Federal Batteries
From the National Cemetery looking east. The Federal horse batteries went into action on the high ground along the Boonsboro Pike. While Tidball's Battery A, 2nd U.S. occupied the open high ground just center left, the other batteries were deployed at positions behind the trees seen along the Pike in the center of of the photo. At first just a light cavalry screen covered the batteries, but as the situation developed the U.S. Regular Infantry regiments deployed across this valley to cover the artillery.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 12, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
