Mount Joy Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg Campaign, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1913.
Location. 39° 48.266′ N, 77° 12.583′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Mount Joy Township. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 7th Maine Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); 43rd New York Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); 49th New York Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); Third Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); 61st Pennsylvania Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); McAllister's Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); 4th New Jersey Volunteers (approx. 0.4 miles away); 12th Corps Headquarters (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008
3. Bridge over Rock Creek
Federal forces assembling at Gettysburg crossed over Rock Creek, which weaves along the eastern edge of the battlefield, near this point.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,445 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
