Gettysburg Campaign
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deano1943
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This Historical Marker is located along old U.S. 15, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMDM5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2006
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The Union Army 1st Corps camped here June 30, 1863, on the way to Gettysburg. Followed later by the 11th and 3rd Corps, they marched next morning to relieve Buford's cavalry, already in action west of the town.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 12/18/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Old U.S. 15 near Marsh Creek
Category: Military, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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