Gettysburg Campaign
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The Union Army 1st Corps camped here June 30, 1863, on the way to Gettysburg. Followed by the 11th and 3d Corps, they marched next morning to relieve Buford's cavalry, already in action west of the town.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1947.
Location US 15 Business (northbound), south of Gettysburg.
Waymark Code: WM709
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2006
Views: 41
Marker Text:
Gen. George G. Meade, who had replaced Hooker as Union commander, June 28, 1863, traveled this road from Taneytown to Gettysburg the night of July 1. He made his headquarters just south of Gettysburg.
Marker Name: PA-PA002 Gettysburg Campaign
County: Adams
Date Dedicated: 12/12/1947
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Pa. 134, .7 mile north of state line
Category: Military, Civil War
Website: Not listed
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