Fairfield in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major Samuel S. Starr

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 11, 2015

1. Major Samuel S. Starr Marker

Inscription. Major Samuel S. Starr and other wounded officers of the 6th U.S. Cavalry were cared for here July 3, 1863

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.

Location. 39° 47.25′ N, 77° 22.1′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 E Main St, Fairfield PA 17320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Field Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's United Church of Christ Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Potomac (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fairfield Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairfield (about 400 feet away); Harry E. Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fairfield (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Fairfield (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Also see . . . Samuel H. Starr. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 11, 2015

2. The McKessen house

The marker is just visible to the left of the door.

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3. Samuel S. Starr

Markers to the right of the door. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 11, 2015

4. Markers to the right of the door.

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 11, 2015

5. Just in case...

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.