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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S94_constitution-tree-ft-richie_Highfield-Cascade-MD.html
On the 17th day of September 1987, this tree was planted to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. It serves as a living document that guarantees the freedom of these United States and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OW1_blackfords-ford_Sharpsburg-MD.html
In June 1864, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee sent Gen. Jubal A. Early's corps from the Richmond battlefields to the Shenandoah Valley to country Union Gen. David Hunter's army. After driving Hunter into west Virginia, Early invaded Maryland to att…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OTS_historic-cemetery_Sharpsburg-MD.html
Although now part of the Mumma Farm, and known as Mumma Cemetery, this site was first established as a burial ground by the Orndorff family. Living on this farm at the time of his death, Major Christian Orndorff II was buried here in December 1797…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMK_dunkard-church_Keedysville-MD.html
"Let us here today, in the spirit of the brethren who built it more than a century ago, rededicate this building to the advancement of peace among nations...to the brotherhood of all mankind." From address delivered by J. Millard Tawes, Governor o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OE2_the-burnside-bridge_Sharpsburg-MD.html
Known as the Rohrbach Bridge before the battle, it was renamed for General Ambrose Burnside who commanded the Union soldiers who fought to take this crucial Antietam crossing during the battle. This bridge is one of several bridges that Washington…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OCQ_witness-to-history_Sharpsburg-MD.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OCC_it-is-a-p-hill_Sharpsburg-MD.html
Outnumbered Southerners watched the Northern Ninth Corps climb the hills toward them: "The first thing we saw appear was the gilt eagle that surmounted the pole, then the top of the flag, next the flutter of the stars and stripes itself, slowly…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O7G_jacksons-command_Keedysville-MD.html
Organization 3rd Alabama Infantry 5th Alabama Infantry 6th Alabama Infantry 12th Alabama Infantry 26th Alabama Infantry September 17, 1862 On the night of September 16, Rodes' Brigade bivouacked in the field east of Piper's house. On the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HYU_sharpsburg-bluebirds_Sharpsburg-MD.html
"Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back. Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A8E_10-pounder-parrott-rifle_Keedysville-MD.html
This cast iron rifle with its band of wrought iron reinforced the breech was a modern weapon of the day. It was effective at moderately long range. The 20-pounder, similar except for size, was the heaviest rifled cannon used at Antietam.
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