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Sharpsburg

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21782

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Statistics & Facts

The population of Sharpsburg is approximately 659 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 285 (1990).

The amount of land area in Sharpsburg is 0.577 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Sharpsburg to Washington DC is 56 miles. The distance to the Maryland state capital is 78 miles. (as the crow flies)
Sharpsburg is positioned 39.45 degrees north of the equator and 77.74 degrees west of the prime meridian.

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History & History Related Items

Sharpsburg history:

Sharpsburg is best known for the Battle of Antietam the culminating battle of the 1862 Maryland Campaign. Sharpsburg is surrounded by the battlefield and many buildings still bear the scars of artillery damage received during the battle. Sharpsburg is also the site of the Kennedy Farm where John Brown prepared his 1859 raid on nearby Harpers Ferry. The 184 mile long C&O Canal towpath hiking/biking trail passes by Sharpsburg and parking is provided at Snyder's Landing which also features a boat launching ramp on the Potomac River. There are several hike in campgrounds along the C&O canal near Sharpsburg, and a large drive in campground at the Antietam Aqueduct. Three national parks and 2 state parks are within 12 miles of Sharpsburg.

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Attractions

Sharpsburg attractions:

C&O Canal National Historical Park
Box 4
Sharpsburg, Maryland 21782
Phone: 301-739-4200

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