George Washington Marker

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Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. Here George Washington reviewed militia from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, rendezvoused at Carlisle, October 1794, before marching to the western part of State to quell the Whiskey Rebellion

Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Whiskey Rebellion marker series.

Location. 40° 12.112′ N, 77° 11.607′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of W. High Street and West Street on W. High Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The John Dickinson Campus of Dickinson College (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Butler (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); West College: A National Historic Landmark (about 500 feet away); James Wilson (about 500 feet away); The High Street Train Stations (about 500 feet away); Cumberland County Historical Society & Hamilton Library Association (about 600 feet away); Dickinson College (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Carlisle.

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 2, 2010

2. George Washington Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 427 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.