Gettysburg Campaign
Posted by: deano1943
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This Gettysburg Campaign Marker is located on Old U.S. 30.
Waymark Code: WM2E6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2005
Views: 20
Crossing South Mountain from Chambersburg, Gen. Hill's Corps of Lee's army assembled here on June 29-30, 1863. On July 1, his advance guard moved up from near Marsh Creek and met Union troops west of Gettysburg.
Marker Name: Gettysburg Campaign
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 12/12/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Old U.S. 30 just W of SR 3011
Category: Military, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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