Col. Strong Vincent (1837-1863)
N 41° 56.442 W 079° 58.971
17T E 584316 N 4643692
Pennsylvania State Historical Marker located on US 19 in Waterford, Pennsylvania commemorating the Civil War hero Col. Strong Vincent.
Waymark Code: WM1TA1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2007
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MARKER TEXT:
Civil War hero was born at the NW corner of First & Cherry Streets. A major turning point in the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg resulted from his independent and decisive action on July 2 in detaching his brigade (including the 83rd Pa. Regiment) to occupy and defend Little Round Top. Mortally wounded while rallying his men, he died July 7, four days after he had been promoted to brigadier general for gallantry.
This is a traditional blue and gold roadside marker located on High Street (US 19) in front of the post office in Waterford, Pennsylvania. It commemorates the birthplace of Colonel Strong Vincent, a fallen hero in the battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. There are monuments for Colonel Vincent in Erie and at Gettysburg. For more information on Colonel Vincent, see site in the Web Address and the links below .
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“Colonel Strong Vincent”:
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“UNION FIFTH CORPS, FIRST DIVISION, THIRD BRIGADE 1,335 men, COLONEL STRONG VINCENT”:
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“Strong Vincent, The Hero of the Battle of Little Round Top”:
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