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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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Local Byway Partners

Maryland Byways Foldable Map - Download
Visit Website 410-545-0300
Maryland Office of Tourism Development
Visit Website 877-333-4455