Burnside's Bridge
Also known as: Lower Bridge · Rohrback's Bridge
Burnside's Bridge is a landmark on the U.
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site of a critical tactical engagement
Located near Sharpsburg, this bridge was the scene of a major assault by Union forces under Ambrose Burnside during the Battle of Antietam.
Key tactical location during the battle
The struggle to capture this stone bridge over Antietam Creek was a critical component of the Union's final assault on the Confederate right flank.