The second of two markers to D.R.Jones’ Division is on the south side of the Boonsboro Pike, in the long line of markers in front of the National Cemetery. (National Cemetery tour map) The story of Jones’ Division continues on the next marker on the right, number 322.

From the marker:

C.S.A.

D.R. Jones’ Division, Longstreet’s Command

Brig. Gen. David R. Jones, Commanding.

September 17, 1862.

The Division formed at daylight on the plateau commanding the approaches to the Burnside Bridge.

At about noon the enemy made several attempts to carry the bridge, but was repulsed. An assault made at 1 P.M. was successful. The bridge was carried, and the advanced troops withdrew to a position on the plateau nearer the town. Between 2 and 3 P.M. the enemy gained the plateau and advanced upon the town, but was checked by troops of this Division which was re-enforced at about 3 P.M. by A.P. Hill’s Division of Jackson’s Command.

No. 321.