Corbit’s Charge - Westminster MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 33.981 W 076° 59.228
18S E 329304 N 4381513
Here June 29, 1863, Captain Charles Corbit led Companies C and D, First Delaware Cavalry, against General J. E. B. Stuart’s cavalry division.
Waymark Code: WM14RP3
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2021
Views: 6
The marker TEXT:
Corbit’s Charge- Here June 29, 1863, Captain Charles Corbit led Companies C and D, First Delaware Cavalry, against General J. E. B. Stuart’s cavalry division. Though repelled by overwhelming force, the attack delayed Stuart, and was a factor in his failure to reach Gettysburg battlefield before July 2.
County (required): Carroll County
Location (required): intersection of Main Street (Maryland Route 32) and Washington Road (Maryland Route 32)
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
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