Gettysburg Campaign - New Oxford, PA
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bluesnote
N 39° 51.796 W 077° 03.562
18S E 323856 N 4414610
A small historical sign at the New Oxford Train Station.
Waymark Code: WM14Z8E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2021
Views: 1
The sign says:
Gettysburg Campaign
The 26th Regiment, Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, passed through New Oxford on the evening of 24, June, 1863, enroute from Harrisburg to Gettysburg. About three miles west of New Oxford, the train was derailed when the engines struck a cow on the tracks.
The Regiment went into a camp near Swift Run until 26 June when they were transported to Gettysburg and placed on the Marsh Creek Line facing the invaders.
Americana: Sign (hopefully neon)
Significant Interest: Road Sign
Web Site Address: Not listed
Address of Icon: Not listed
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