As Lee tried to extend the Confederate’s reach into the North
The C&O and Potomac were the real divider between the two sides
So battles were frequent, though none were pivotal to the war’s end
It had a devastating effect on the lives of those who lived along it and died.

This is perhaps best illustrated before the Battle of Antietam
When the South did its best to hamper transport on either shore.
In September 1862, the Confederates planned to cross the canal,
Which they did, but they also planned to do damage according to folklore.

Their attempts to demolish the Monocacy River Aqueduct did not succeed though
So they settled for doing harm to Lock Number 27 instead.
Then the Confederates proceeded to their goal
The Battle of Antietam where many on both sides would be bled.

Though little happened and no battles occurred at this time,
The place would return to the South’s attention
As they tried to hamper and hinder the North
Though in the end only time ravaged the place to destruction.

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