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Antietam National Battlefield
2nd Maryland Volunteer Infantry (US) Monument

Dedicated: May 30, 1900
Location: East side of Antietam Creek at Burnside Bridge
Map Number: 86
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2nd Maryland Volunteer Infantry (US) Monument

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2nd Maryland Volunteer Infantry (US) Monument

Monument Text:
MARYLAND
2nd Maryland Infantry
At 9:30 A.M. advanced
on the stone bridge
defended by Toombs'
Brigade and two batt-
eries on the high ground
beyond. Charged to
within 100 yards of the
bridge when, checked
by the severity of
the enemy's fire, it took
shelter along the bank
of the stream and was
engaged until 1:30 P.M.
The Bridge being carr-
ied, it crossed to the
hills and the battle
beyond. Engaged, 187 men,
loss-18 killed, 46 wound-
ed, 3 missing

Cannon with fall colors  

Did You Know?
Robert E. Lee's son, Robert Jr., was a private with the Rockbridge Artillery who fought at the Battle of Antietam

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST