Second Army Corps

Historical marker location:

Sharpsburg, Maryland

( Marker is on Hagerstown Pike (State Highway 65), on the right when traveling north.)

Howard's Brigade, Sedgwick's Division.

The Chesapeake Bay is a crucial part of Maryland's history and economy: The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States, and it has played a crucial role in Maryland's history and economy. The bay has been a major source of food, transportation, and recreation for Marylanders for centuries, and it continues to be an important part of the state's culture.