Historic Burnside Stone Bridge

Historical landmark · Washington County ·

Historic Burnside Stone Bridge

Historical landmark · Washington County ·

Historic Civil War bridge & Antietam Creek scenic views

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Union Advance Trail, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Get directions

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Here Lies America: An Interview With Jason Cochran

"I was bemused and dismayed to see how national mythmaking works: rather than commemorating the place where McKinley was killed, Americans poured money into an expensive monument to him at Burnside's Bridge in Antietam celebrating him for once serving coffee to soldiers—an example, to me, of how we prefer flattering stories over confronting uncomfortable sites." - Matthew Kepnes

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Historic Burnside Stone Bridge

Richard “Rick” P.

Google

LOVE the Burnside Sycamore and its' history. The idea that this is the same tree that the Antietam soldiers fought around really connects visitors to the history of the battle. I also noticed that they've built a fence around the tree for its protection and totally respect that. This is a top attraction out of town visitors, they are always humbled and impressed.

Tony R.

Google

As a War of Rights player, I have killed a many Reb, and Union on this battlefield, but as a history nerd, and a Maryland, I feel a cultural, and sacred call to that place; I had ancestors who fought on that field, And probably some that died. As a Son of Maryland. This is a place where Marylanders on both sides made contact with each other. This is an Amazing place to remember our history, and heritage.

Jesse B.

Google

Beautiful and historic site. Burnside’s Bridge is peaceful to walk across today, but it’s powerful knowing the role it played during the Battle of Antietam. The views along Antietam Creek are scenic, and the trail around the bridge is well maintained. A must-see stop if you’re visiting the battlefield.”l

Stefanie

Google

Very cool to see in person! Separate parking for those who cannot walk as far. Main parking has steps and a very long ramp.

Mark B.

Google

Burnside bridge and the sycamore tree that witnessed the bloody battle at Antietam and still stands there today. If only we could hear it's stories...

NANCY T

Google

Well preserved and maintained. Good parking areas and overlooks and trails. Bridge accessible for people with handicaps via special parking nearer the bridge. Historic markers were present detailing important information about the role of the bridge, creek, and topography in the skirmishes/ battles that occurred there. Monuments also present here commemorative of the troop regiments that fought here.

Mark M.

Google

It's a well maintained place and as a history buff it was like a dream seeing the Burnside bridge

Brian J.

Google

Beautiful historical location that has been well preserved/restored.

@nomadicmatt

6,682 Postcards · 1,172 Cities

Here Lies America: An Interview With Jason Cochran

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/here-lies-america/

Historic Burnside Stone Bridge

Richard “Rick” P.

Google

Tony R.

Google

Jesse B.

Google

Stefanie

Google

Very cool to see in person! Separate parking for those who cannot walk as far. Main parking has steps and a very long ramp.

Mark B.

Google

Burnside bridge and the sycamore tree that witnessed the bloody battle at Antietam and still stands there today. If only we could hear it's stories...

NANCY T

Google

Mark M.

Google

It's a well maintained place and as a history buff it was like a dream seeing the Burnside bridge

Brian J.

Google

Beautiful historical location that has been well preserved/restored.

Historic Burnside Stone Bridge

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