Williamsport - Williamsport, MD
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jiggs11
N 39° 36.087 W 077° 48.939
18S E 258247 N 4387311
Marker recounting the actions of the Union and Confederate Armies near here from 1861 to 1863.
Waymark Code: WM10VF9
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2019
Views: 9
Roadside marker on US11 near the town of Williamsport. The marker recounts the movements of Union and Confederate forces in the area from the start of the Civil War until Gettysburg.
Marker text reads:
WILLIAMSBURG
Williamsport was used by Union General Patterson crossing on July 2, 1861, Confederate General Jackson moving against Harper's Ferry on September 11, 1862, and General Lee advancing with much of his army to, and retreating from, Gettysburg in June and July, 1863.
County (required): Washington County
Location (required): US 11 Williamsport. near Peachtree Lane
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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