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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sharpsburg

 
Clickable Map of Washington County, Maryland and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Washington County, MD (835) Allegany County, MD (192) Frederick County, MD (458) Franklin County, PA (182) Fulton County, PA (22) Loudoun County, VA (252) Berkeley County, WV (102) Jefferson County, WV (340) Morgan County, WV (102)  WashingtonCounty(835) Washington County (835)  AlleganyCounty(192) Allegany County (192)  FrederickCounty(458) Frederick County (458)  FranklinCountyPennsylvania(182) Franklin County (182)  FultonCounty(22) Fulton County (22)  LoudounCountyVirginia(252) Loudoun County (252)  BerkeleyCountyWest Virginia(102) Berkeley County (102)  JeffersonCounty(340) Jefferson County (340)  MorganCounty(102) Morgan County (102)
Sharpsburg, Maryland and Vicinity
    Washington County (835)
    Allegany County (192)
    Frederick County (458)
    Franklin County, Pennsylvania (182)
    Fulton County, Pennsylvania (22)
    Loudoun County, Virginia (252)
    Berkeley County, West Virginia (102)
    Jefferson County, West Virginia (340)
    Morgan County, West Virginia (102)
 
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401Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — Twentieth RegimentNew York Volunteer Infantry
(Front Face): 1861-1865 Twentieth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry Turner Rifles Third Brigade Second Division Sixth Army Corps (Left Side): Hatteras, N.C., Norfolk, Va.; Seven Days Battles Before Richmond, Crampton's Pass, . . . — Map (db m6373) HM
402Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 83 — U.S. Artillery
U.S.A. September 17-18, 1862. During and after Sedgwick's assault on the Confederates in the West Woods, a line of batteries was established, running from Mumma's Cemetery on the south, crossing the road at this point and extending northwardly . . . — Map (db m5771) HM
403Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — U.S. Geological Survey Streamflow-Gaging StationAntietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland
Why does the USGS measure Streamflow? The mission of the USGS is to provide the Nation with reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the Earth and its resources. The USGS streamflow-gaging program provides important hydrologic . . . — Map (db m20761) HM
404Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — A — Union Line of Battle
U.S.A. Union Line of Battle Meade's Division. First Army Corps. Pennsylvania Reserves. Evening of September 16, 1862. — Map (db m5883) HM
405Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — Unknown Union Soldiers of the Irish Brigade
Here lie the partial remains of four unknown Union soldiers of the Irish Brigade, killed September 17, 1862, during the Battle of Antietam, while assaulting the Confederate positions in “Bloody Lane.” After the war, portions of their . . . — Map (db m41724) HM
406Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — F — V Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
U.S.A. On the afternoon of September 17, the 4th U.S. Infantry, the 1st Battalion of the 12th, 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 14th and detachments of the 2d and 10th U.S. Infantry, were deployed to the right and left of this point in support of . . . — Map (db m7069) HM
407Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — Viet Nam Era Memorial
Dedicated to the men and women who devotedly served their country in the Viet Nam Era — Map (db m143924) WM
408Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 374 — Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command
C.S.A. Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command Brig. Gen. John G. Walker, Commanding. September 17, 1862. At daybreak of the 17th, Walker's Division with the Virginia Batteries of French and Branch occupied the rounded hills southeast of this . . . — Map (db m6760) HM
409Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 360 — Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command
C.S.A. Walker's Division, Longstreet's Command. Brig. Gen. John G. Walker, Commanding. September 16-17, 1862. Walker's Division left Harper's Ferry on the evening of September 15, crossed the Potomac at Blackford's Ford, and reached Sharpsburg . . . — Map (db m6907) HM
410Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — War Department Observation Tower
This tower was built by the War Department in 1896 as part of the early development efforts by the U.S. military to create an open-air classroom at Antietam. The War Department also placed cannon, built roads and fences. They interviewed Antietam . . . — Map (db m20746) HM
411Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 307 — Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command
C.S.A. Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command, Col J. B. Walton, Commanding. Organization. 1st Company, Washington Artillery, La. 2nd Company, Washington Artillery, La. 3rd Company, Washington Artillery, La. 4th Company, Washington . . . — Map (db m7232) HM
412Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 308 — Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command
C.S.A. Washington Artillery, Longstreet's Command, Col. J. B. Walton Commanding. (September 17, 1862.) During the forenoon the Washington Artillery was engaged with the enemy's heavy batteries on the opposite side of Antietam Creek. At 9:15, the . . . — Map (db m7233) HM
413Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — We Poured Volley After Volley, Doubtless With Terrible Execution
Pvt. Berry Benson, 1st South Carolina Infantry, Gregg's Brigade About 4:00 p.m. the 4th Rhode Island and 16th Connecticut Infantry of Col. Edward Harland's Brigade were below and in front of you. They constituted the left flank of the entire . . . — Map (db m99682) HM
414Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — We Showered the Lead Across that Creek
Lt. George W. Whitman, 51st New York Infantry At 10:00 a.m., as the fighting raged as the Sunken Road, Ninth Corps commander Gen. Ambrose Burnside received orders to begin his attack against the Lower Bridge and the right flank of Lee's army. . . . — Map (db m20750) HM
415Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 99 — Willcox's Division, Ninth Army Corps
U.S.A. Willcox's Division, Ninth Army Corps. Brigadier General O.B. Willcox, Commanding. (September 17, 1862.) Willcox's Division was the last to cross the Antietam. Passing over the stone bridge at 2 p.m., it moved up the road to this point and . . . — Map (db m6408) HM
416Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 62 — Willcox's Division, Ninth Army Corps
U.S.A. Willcox's Division, Ninth Army Corps. Brig. Gen. Orlando B. Willcox, Commanding. September 16-17, 1862. On the night of September 16th Willcox's Division was held in reserve behind the ridge on the east bank of the Antietam, about one . . . — Map (db m6507) HM
417Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — William Chapline House
William Chapline House c. 1789 This property is listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m157769) HM
418Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — William McKinley
(Front): William McKinley January 29, 1843 - September 14, 1901 (Rear): Fourteen Years Member of Congress Twice Governor of Ohio 1892-3 and 1894-5 Twice President of United States 1897-1900 and 1901. Sergeant McKinley . . . — Map (db m6798) HM
419Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 28 — William's Division, Twelfth Army Corps
U.S.A. Williams' Division, Twelfth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams, Commanding. (September 17, 1862.) Williams' Division moved from the Line and Hoffman Farms at daylight on the 17th, formed line at 7 a.m. near the North Woods, and . . . — Map (db m5961) HM
420Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — 377 — Wise (Virginia) Artillery
C.S.A. Wise (Virginia) Artillery. Capt. J.S. Brown, Commanding. The Wise Artillery was the only one of the four batteries attached to D.R. Jones' Division which was present on the field. During the greater part of the engagement it occupied the . . . — Map (db m6606) HM
421Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — Witness to History
As a young tree, the Burnside Sycamore witnessed the battle of Antietam. It still stands more than one hundred fifty years later and remains a favorite landmark for park visitors. You can help preserve and protect this living relic by appreciating . . . — Map (db m89229) HM
422Maryland (Washington County), Sharpsburg — Woolfolk’s (Ashland) Virginia BatteryCapt. Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr.
Part of S.D. Lee’s Battalion, Woolfolk’s battery supported the Confederate efforts on the northern end of the battlefield. When the fighting in the Cornfield was at its worst, Woolfolk moved to this advanced position where the 28th Pennsylvania . . . — Map (db m67712) HM

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