Col. Strong Vincent (1837-1863) - Pennsylvania Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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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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Wikipedia: “Strong Vincent”: (visit link)

“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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Marker Name: Col. Strong Vincent (1837-1863) County: Erie Date Dedicated: 04/01/1994 Marker Type: Roadside Location: NE corner High St. (U.S. 19), 1st St. Waterford (Post Office) Category: Military, Civil War Website: [Web Link]

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