Sharpsburg, Maryland, USA

This very small town was devastated by the Civil War. 23,110 men died or were wounded here on September 17, 1862, and there are more than 350 monuments and markers to their memory. Today Sharpsburg looks much as it did in this early 1920's postcard.

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Antietam National Battlefield nearly surrounds Sharpsburg, and is clearly the main attraction.

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In town, the ice cream parlor has good ice cream at low prices. See the nearby cavern if time permits.

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For arts and crafts, don't miss nearby Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Many visitors to the battlefield also visit Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to learn more about the Civil War. Harpers Ferry is 15 miles from Sharpsburg.

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Location

Western Maryland
South of Hagerstown Maryland
East of Martinsburg, West Virginia
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Population

About 700

Features

Antietam National Battlefield www.NPS.gov/Anti

Museum store www.AntietamMuseumStore.com
Self-guided driving tour (8.5 miles)
Visitors center/museum (301-432-5124)

Antietam National Cemetery www.NPS.gov/AnCm

Bed and breakfast inns (at least three)

Bookstore/souvenir shop (Civil War)
Boonsboro (5 miles northeast) (a HistoricTown)
Cafe
Campgrounds and RV parks

Check Woodall's guide

Crystal Grottos (cavern) (admission fee)

(4 miles northeast) 301-432-6336

Historic structures (Civil War era)

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Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Ice cream parlor

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Restaurant (3 miles away at Keedysville)

Shepherdstown, West Virginia (4 miles southwest)

(a QuaintVillage)

Hours

Coincide with National Battlefield hours

www.NPS.gov/Anti

Festivals

September: Sharpsburg Heritage Festival

1-800-228-STAY or 301-791-3246

Recommended stay

History buffs: half day

Tourist information

Hagerstown/Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

301-791-3246 www.MarylandMemories.org

Maryland Office of Tourism Development

www.MDisfun.org

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Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

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