thumb|left|General Buford's Engagement with Stuart's Confederate Cavalry at Boonsboro, MD. July 9, 1863 Boonsboro was a key town during the American Civil War. Two battles were fought in its present borders. The town was also used to keep wounded soldiers after the Battle of Antietam in September 1862. Southeast of the town was the site of the Battle of South Mountain.
thumb|left|General Buford's Engagement with Stuart's Confederate Cavalry at Boonsboro MD July 9 1863 Boonsboro was a key town during the American Civil War Two battles were fought in its present borders The town was also used to keep wounded soldiers after the Battle of Antietam in September 1862 Southeast of the town was the site of the Battle of South Mountain