Antietam Battlefield Observation Tower

Antietam Battlefield Observation Tower

Address:

Bloody Ln, Keedysville, MD

Latitude & Longitude:

39.469452, -77.73634

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Description:

The bloodiest battles in the Civil War was fought on September 17, 1862, approximately 2,500 feet away from this 60-foot tower. It was built in 1897, almost entirely of stone, as a way to document and to commemorate this tragic day with 22,717 dead, wounded, or missing. There are a lot of stairs, but the view at the top is well worth the exertion.

(Submitted by Roxanne Mohr)

Website:

nps.gov

Tags:

History • Scenic
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026
Photo by Roger Eric
Sep 23, 2026