Antietam Bridge, Eastern View (U.S. Civil War) - Antietam, Maryland
The Antietam Bridge, specifically the Eastern View, is a historical site located in Antietam, Maryland, United States. This bridge became significant during the American Civil War, more specifically, the Battle of Antietam fought on September 17, 1862. On that day, the Union Army, led by Major General George McClellan, and the Confederate Army, under General Robert E. Lee, clashed near this bridge, resulting in one of the bloodiest single-day battles in the Civil War with over 23,000 casualties. Today, the Antietam Bridge stands as a testament to the events of that fateful day and serves as an important historical landmark within the Antietam National Battlefield Park.
