Bloody Lane
| Bloody Lane (Sunken Road) | |
|---|---|
| Part of Battle of Antietam | |
| Sharpsburg, Maryland | |
Looking south along the former Sunken Road | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | United States National Park Service |
| Condition | Preserved and interpreted |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°28′30″N 77°44′40″W / 39.47500°N 77.74444°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | Early 19th century (eroded farm lane) |
| In use | September 17, 1862 |
| Materials | Dirt, rail fences |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Antietam |
The Bloody Lane, also known as the Sunken Road, is a preserved section of the Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. It served as a natural defensive trench for Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. This small farm lane became one of the most iconic sites of the battle due to the intense and deadly fighting that occurred there. It remains a central feature of the battlefield and a poignant reminder of the staggering casualties the American Civil War produced.