Meade's Headquarters
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deano1943
N 39° 40.169 W 077° 09.778
18S E 314474 N 4393310
This Historical Marker is located near Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WMDP6
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2006
Views: 35
Historical Marker Reads:
Major General George G. Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, maintained headquarters on the nearby Shunk Farm from June 30 until the night of July 1, 1863. From here he directed the initial concentration of the Union forces at Gettysburg.
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): Carroll County
Location (required): Rte. 194 near Fringer Road, 1 mile NE of Taneytown
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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