Scott Hanko
Roulette Farm Road
Another prominent family on the battlefield were the Roulettes who's farm was located on the north side of Bloody Lane. Thousands of Union soldiers marched on their farm as they moved south to attack the Confederate's in the road. After the battle 700 men were buried on their farm. When the 132nd Pennsylvania Infantry marched past the house, an artillery shell knocked over the hives. The Pennsylvanians were swarmed by lead bullets and angry bees.
Antietam Battlefield-Sharpsburg Md.
Roulette Farm Road
Another prominent family on the battlefield were the Roulettes who's farm was located on the north side of Bloody Lane. Thousands of Union soldiers marched on their farm as they moved south to attack the Confederate's in the road. After the battle 700 men were buried on their farm. When the 132nd Pennsylvania Infantry marched past the house, an artillery shell knocked over the hives. The Pennsylvanians were swarmed by lead bullets and angry bees.
Antietam Battlefield-Sharpsburg Md.