Virtual Tour of Sharpsburg: The North Woods

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The North Woods was one of three different sets of woods (the other two being the East and West Woods) that bordered the infamous Miller Cornfield, which was located .5 mile south of here. It was from the North Woods that General Hooker launched his attack that attempted to roll up the Confederate left flank under Stonewall Jackson.

Monuments in the Area

4th Pennsylvania Reserves

The 4th Pennsylvania Reserves Regiment, also known as the 33rd Regiment, placed this monument on the battlefield along Mansfield Avenue near the North Woods on September 17, 1906 -- the 44th anniversery of the battle. The regiment suffered 48 casualties in the fighting at Sharpsburg. The monument's inscription reads: The Regt. arrived on the field on the afternoon of September 16, 1862. Formed at this point on the morning of the 17th, advanced about 600 yards South and became engaged with Hood's Confederate Division. The monument, like many at Sharpsburg, also lists other battles in which the regiment fought.

3rd Pennsylvania Reserves

Also located along Mansfield Avenue near the North Woods, the monument to the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserves was dedicated on September 17, 1906. The inscription reads: Arriving on the field on the afternoon of September 16th, Lieut. Col. John Clark. Comd'g. the Regiment immediately deployed eight companies as skirmishers. When the 2nd Brigade advanced on the morning of September 17th, the Regiment fell into line, and 600 yards South of this point became engaged with Hood's Confederate Division. Number engaged about 200. Casualties at Antietam: Killed 12, Wounded 34, Total 46.

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