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Antietam National Battlefield
2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry Monument

Dedicated: May 10, 1964
Location: On the north side of Bloody Lane
Map Number: 58
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2nd Delaware Infantry Monument

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2nd Delaware Infantry Monument

Monument Text:
DELAWARE
2nd DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS
CAPT. DAVID L. STRICKER
3rd BRIGADE, 1st DIVISION, II CORPS

This regiment of Richardson's reserve brigade crossed Antietam Creek. Advanced with division and came under heavy artillery fire while holding position immediately beyond crest of the ridge. It moved to right and helped repulse counterattack in gap between French and Richardson's divisions. In final assault on Bloody Lane, the regiment crossed here and took possession of Piper Farm buildings until ordered to retire.
LOSSES 
             OFFICERS    MEN
Killed                         12
Wounded      2
Missing                       2
Total           58

ERECTED BY
DELAWARE CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION
May 10, 1964
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Did You Know?
60% of Antietam National Battlefield property has been purchased since 1990. The park has more than doubled in size over the last 16 years.

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