Sunken Road

The Sunken Road refers to a specific location at the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War, fought on September 17, 1862. It is a sunken pathway surrounded by high ground, which made it a strategic position during the battle. Troops on the higher terrain could fire down on those in the road, leading to intense fighting and significant casualties. The Sunken Road became a symbol of the brutal conflict and is often remembered for the severe loss of life that occurred there, marking it as one of the iconic sites of the war’s bloodshed.