Antietam Battlefield Observation Tower - Antietam MD - Look-Out Towers on Waymarking.com

In 1890, Congress authorized the Antietam National Battlefield Site. The purpose was to preserve the battle lines of the two armies in order to study and understand the fighting that was so deadly on this ground. Under the Antietam Battlefield Board, property was secured, the history of the battle wsas recorded and the many War Department plaques were installed across the battlefield. A member of the Board, Major George B. Davis, Army Judge Advocate, proposed the stome tower that now stands above Bloody Lane.
The view in itself is impressive but it also allows an informed visitor a birds-eye view of the farmland to better understand the battle action that day in September 1862.
Access to the top of the tower is by a spiral iron staircase inside.

Parking is available at the base of the tower.

Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 85.00 Difficulty: Opening times and fees: Daily except in inclement weather. No fee. Parking Area: N 39° 28.170 W 077° 44.166

Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.

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