The monument to Robert E. Lee is located east of Sharpsburg, north of Maryland Route 34 just west of the Middle Bridge over Antietam Creek. (see map) Created by sculptor Ron Moore, the equestrian statue was dedicated on June 24, 2003
From the monument:
Gen. Robert E. Lee, CSA
Army of Northern Virginia
General Lee led his troops along this road into Sharpsburg on September 15, 1862. Outmanned 2-1 he would outmaneuver the Federals on the 17th. Although hoping for a decisive victory Lee had to settle for a military draw.
Robert E. Lee was personally against secession and slavery, but decided his duty was to fight for his home and the universal right of every people to self-determination.
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