The Picket, Hanover, Pennsylvania
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deano1943
N 39° 48.048 W 076° 58.995
18S E 330213 N 4407529
The Picket is located in Center Square in the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM3MAW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2008
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The Picket - Soldier on Horseback, was placed Commemorating the 1863 Battle of Hanover.
The Picket, made of Bronze, is to honor all soldiers who fought in this Battle of Hanover.
The dog, which is a stand-alone sculpture is named "Mr. Mike".
History - Battle of Hanover
The Battle of Hanover was fought on June 30, 1863 with-in the area of the present Center Square of Hanover Borough. The Battle was between Brig. Gen. Judson Kilpatricks 3rd Cavalry Division Army of the Potomac and Major Gen. J. E. B. Stewart's Cavalry Division Army of Northern Virginia.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Picket - Soldier on Horseback
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Hanover Borough, Center Square
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