I missed the 163rd anniversary events at Antietam National Battlefield Park, but this past weekend I had the chance to visit the park. I came early in the morning and it was foggy. First I stopped at the Joseph Poffenberger farm.
The farm is located on the northern part of the park. Union General Joseph Hooker spent the night of September 16th in the barn. Under Hooker in the Union I Corps were soldier's under the command of Gen. George Meade. Meade's men camped on the grounds of the farm, the night of September 16th as well.
On the early morning hours of September 17, 1862, Meade's men streamed southwards in support of General Doubleday. Under Meade was the 4th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps.
4th Reg. PA Reserve Vol. Corps Monument
South of the men was the Miller cornfield. The site of fierce combat. September 17th would end up being a very bloody day.
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