Dedicated in 1908, the monument at Antietam to the 51st New York Infantry Regiment is on the east side of Burnside's Bridge. (see map)
From the monument:
Fifty-first
New York Infantry
Shepard Rifles
Col. Robert B. Potter
2d Brigade - Ferrero's 2d Division - Sturgis'
9th Army Corps - Burnside's
Army of the Potomac
Sept. 17, 1862
In compliance with orders received from General Burnside on the morning of September 17, the 51st New York and the 51st Pennsylvania were selected to carry this bridge at all hazards.
The 51st New York, with the 51st Pennsylvania on its right, formed on the ridge in the rear of this position, moved forward at double quick, and at One P.M. carried the bridge at the point of the Bayonet. The passage was obstinately disputed.
Casualties
1 officer and 18 men killed
4 officers and 64 men wounded
Total 87
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