Antietam
United States · MarylandUS
1862 battle of the American Civil War
The Battle of Antietam, also called the Battle of Sharpsburg, particularly in the Southern United States, took place during the American Civil War on September 17, 1862, between Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and Union Major General George B. McClellan's Army of the Potomac near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam Creek. Part of the Maryland Campaign, it was the first field army–level engagement in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War to take place on Union soil. It remains the bloodiest day in American history, with a tally of 22,726 dead, wounded, or missing on both sides. Although the Union Army suffered heavier casualties than the Confederates, the battle was a major turning point in the Union's favor.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 39.416, -77.742
- Timezone
- America/New_York
Overview of Antietam
Antietam belongs to Maryland, United States and has the feel of a spot. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Getting there & around
Small places like Antietam are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Maryland. Time zone: America/New_York.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Antietam located?
- Antietam is located in Maryland, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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