The James Rumsey Bridge / The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 39° 26.218 W 077° 47.999
18S E 259024 N 4369010
Dual message historical marker
Waymark Code: WMM933
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member trainbug
Views: 13
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East face
The James Rumsey Bridge

Named in honor of the inventor, James Rumsey, who made successful public demonstrations of his steamboat on the Potomac River on December 3 and 11, 1787. Opened and dedicated on July 15, 1939.

Erected by the Washington County Historical Society

West face
The Battle of Antietam or Sharpsburg

Three miles northeast of this point lies Sharpsburg, Maryland, the scene of the bloodiest conflict of the War Between the States, occurring September 17, 1862.

Erected by the Washington County Historical Society


The sign has been severely damaged since being refurbished. A rough holder is now used instead of a post.

Marker Type (optional): ----

County (required): Washington County

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

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