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Monuments to Individuals at Antietam

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The monument to Robert E Lee is located east of Sharpsburg, on the north side of Maryland Route 34 just west of the Middle Bridge over Antietam Creek. (Boonsboro Pike tour map) Sculptor Ron Moore created the equestrian statue. It 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.

Location to the monument to Robert E. Lee at Antietam

The monument to General Robert E Lee is east of Sharpsburg on the south side of Maryland Route 34 about 340 yards west of the bridge over Antietam Creek. (39°27’51.9″N 77°43’41.5″W)