Jackson's Command

Historical marker location:

Sharpsburg, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Harpers Ferry Road and Branch Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Harpers Ferry Road.)

Branch's Brigade, Hill's Light Division.

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