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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paddy54, post: 669478, member: 19250&quot;]Originally built in 1836, it was mainly for farmers to take produce across Antietam Creek to Sharpsburg. The stone wall I&#039;m standing behind was there during the battle. This is the view looking across at the formerly confederate controlled side. </p><p>It was here on Sept. 17th, 1862 that a small number of confederate soldiers from Georgia held off a large detachment of Union troops (12,000+) for several hours in the afternoon phase of the battle of Antietam. They finally made it across but the confederates were reinforced by A.P. Hill who arrived in the nick of time to help fend off the Union advance. As night fell, the Union withdrew. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For those who may not know the significance of this day, 17,000 troops lost their lives on that single day of conflict through three seperate phases of battles. The single most costliest day of American lives in history. </p><p>This bridge was a pretty good drive, several miles away, from the rest of the battle fields&nbsp; &nbsp; :loud:Nice post Vess 1 , I was near this area the other day on business Leesburg Va....as I live in Maryland near alot of history from Baltimore to Annapolis to the shore and mountains. Another fact about this battle they say it was such a bloody battle the Potomic river ran red with the blood of both Confederates &amp; Union troops! I can&#039;t believe how much history I have around my home...within an hour drive. I could drive an hour or less in any direction and be kneel deep in history! Maybe one day I&#039;ll post some pic&#039;s .....When I was younger they called Maryland America in minature..as we have it all! sea coast the bay the mountains, rivers.....etc etc. Thanks again for your post &amp; good luck! :thumb:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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