Civil War Shell Uncovered Near Antietam

Sharsburg, Maryland A homeowner was planting trees in his yard when he uncovered a munition item. The man called the police who responded with the Maryland State Fire Marshal's office. The munition was identified as an unfired Civil War era 3-inch Schenkl shell.

The house where the shell was found is located near Antietam National Battlefield. The shell was taken to a nearby farm and disposed of by open detonation.