Historic Jacob Rohrbach Inn
At the Antietam Battlefield

A Sharpsburg Landmark Since 1804

Serving Cyclists and Hikers of

The C&O Canal National Historic Park
The American Discovery Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Just 1.5 miles from Snyder's Landing (C&O MP 76.6, ADT MP 222.5)
3 miles from Antietam Aqueduct (C&O MP 69.4, ADT MP 219.1)
via quiet country roads.

We are also 8 miles from the Appalachian Trail
at Turner, Fox and Crampton Gaps

Many guests of the Inn arrive by bike or on foot. In February, 2000 ninety year old Doris "Granny D" Haddock rested at the Inn for two nights on her cross-country walk from Pasadena CA to Washington DC.

At Antietam's Jacob Rohrbach Inn you will find:

• Quiet comfortable accommodations
• A hearty full breakfast
• Secure covered bicycle storage
• Shuttle service for Canal points between White's Ferry and Little Orleans
• AT shuttle service to/from the Inn and local gaps
• Bicycle Rentals
• Battlefield tours

From the Inn you may walk to a variety of dining experiences within a few blocks.

• Cool off at Nutter's Ice Cream, famous for miles around. Serving great ice cream, shakes, sundaes, all an amazing value for those used to city prices.
  
  
• A great spot for dinner in a pleasant friendly atmosphere is Captain Benders Tavern and Antietam Cafe. Completely remodeled featuring fine dining specialties, succulent burgers, tasty appetizers, and a tempting array of delicious soups, salads, sides and desserts, as well as your favorite drinks. Be sure to try the Antietam Ale.
  
  
• Battleview Market has made to order sandwiches and hot specials, as well as groceries and sundries if you need to resupply.
  
  
• Or you may order from Kings Pizza or Domino's delivery menus

For other fare we can drive bicyclists and hikers to restaurants in neighboring towns such as Keedysville or Shepherdstown.

If you are traveling the length of the canal a highlight of your journey is the Antietam area near the halfway mark. The Antietam Battlefield preserves the hallowed ground at Sharpsburg, a tribute to our nation and an appropriate way to honor those who fought here on the bloodiest day in American history, September 17, 1862. Take time to experience the sacrifice & serenity of Antietam.

After touring the battlefield you may visit artisans crafting unique designs in pottery, sculpture and furniture at B.L.ink Arts studio, purchase antique quilts at the Olde Quilt Shop, browse historical themed art at Antietam Gallery and visit the famous Sharpsburg Arsenal which sells museum quality Civil War era relics and antiques. All these businesses will gladly ship your purchases home for you.

Killiansburg Cave

Sharpsburg and the Canal

In the 1830's the C&O canal was completed from Georgetown to Sharpsburg, and many Sharpsburg residents went to work for the canal company or operated canal boats. Snyders Landing at Sharpsburg had a warehouse and a tie-up where cargo was loaded and boats were wintered. On the towpath just downstream from Snyders Landing are several caves in the cliffs lining the river. In 1862 some Sharpsburg residents took shelter in Killiansburg Cave during the Battle of Antietam.

Augustus Hebb

The Augustus Hebb family of Sharpsburg operated a canal boat for many years. In 1944, one of his children, Theodore Hebb purchased the home now known as the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. In 1992, Theodore Hebb, recalled his boyhood experiences growing up on the canal in a National Park Service interview.

Today the canal towpath, where mule skinners once coaxed the boats along, is a 184 mile hiking/biking trail from Washington, DC to Cumberland, Maryland. A new trail, the Great Allegheny Passage, now allows continued travel through the Allegheny Mountains from Cumberland to Pittsburgh.

For other accommodations along the trails see

Your Guide to Bed, Breakfast and Biking
Find bike-friendly bed & breakfast inns on your favorite biking/hiking trail!