Blackford's Ford
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 39° 26.273 W 077° 47.802
18S E 259310 N 4369103
Troop movements during the U.S. Civil War occurred here due to the bridge across the Potomac River.
Waymark Code: WMM931
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member trainbug
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Blackford's Ford

Also known as Boteler's, Pack Horse and Shepherdstown Ford. "Stonewall" Jackson's command crossed here en route from Harper's Ferry to Sharpsburg. Here the entire Army of Northern Virginia withdrew into Virginia, Sept. 18-19, 1862, following the Battle of Antietam.

Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission

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County (required): Washington County

Location (required): MD 34 (Shepherdstown Pike) at Canal Road, southwest corner, 1200 ft. east of Potomac River

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The Confederate Army used the bridge here across the Potomac River to head into battle and then quietly retreat to safety of Virginia soil after loss.

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