Smithsburg acted as a hospital town during the American Civil War in 1862, treating wounded soldiers from nearby battles at South Mountain and Antietam. On July 5, 1863, Confederate General James Stuart and Union General Kilpatrick exchanged artillery fire over Smithsburg. A cannon ball from this exchange can be found lodged in the wall of a building on Water Street. Kilpatrick continued the advance to Boonsboro, Maryland after the engagement on July 6.
Smithsburg acted as a h:ospital town during the American Civil War in 1862 treating wounded soldiers from nearby battles at South Mountain and A.ntietam On July 5 1863 Confederate General James Stuart and Union General Kilpatrick exchanged artillery f,ire over Smithsburg A? cannon ball fro?m this exchange can be found lodged in the wall of a building on Water Street Kilpatrick continued the advance to Boonsboro Maryland after the engagement on July 6