Colonel James H. Childs, U.S.A.

Located on the south side or Route 34 just west of Antietam Creek. See map >

 

From the monument:

 

At this spot

Colonel James H. Childs

of the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry

in temporary command of Averill's

Brigade fell mortally wounded on

the morning of Sept. 17, 1862.

 

Closeup of monument to Colonel Childs at Antietam

 

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Monument to Colonel Childs at Antietam