Antietam Campaign
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Byway Overview
Take the rural road from White’s Ferry to Sharpsburg on the road name for the Battle of Antietam, a key turning point for the Civil War. Stop at the Antietam National Battlefield for a photo op at the picturesque Burnside Bridge and experience the area as the Confederate soldiers once did when they crossed the Potomac River and clashed with Union Forces near Sharpsburg.
Quick Facts
- Designation
- State Byway
- Location
- MD
- Total Length
- 126 miles
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