Rebel Headquarters in Shippensburg, June 24-27, 1863
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After the Confederate army took possession of Shippensburg on the afternoon of June 24, 1863, General Albert G. Jenkins established his headquarters here on the corner now occupied by the former First National Bank building. General Jenkins then met with a delegation of Shippensburg's leading men that likely included merchant-tailor John Bridges, merchant George H. Stewart, tanner William McLean, and hardware store owner John W. McPherson. Jenkins initially demanded payment of $1,800 to ensure the town's safety. When the local delegation responded that they could not raise that amount, an agreement was reached for the community to provide the Confederate soldiers and animals with food and feed. To fulfill the arrangement, the local women baked pies, cakes, and breads which they then placed here at the Square and which were delivered along with wagonloads of hay to the Confederate encampment at Indian Head (now Dykeman) Spring. No records remain indicating the exact quantity of baked goods and fodder the people of Shippensburg provided to safeguard their town.
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The John S. Staley family home that once stood on West King Street near Morris Street was commandeered three times by military forces during the war—twice by Union troops that used the house as an office during the Confederate invasions of
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[Photo caption reads] Staley House, c.1936
[Portrait captions, from left to right, read]
• General Albert G. Jenkins
• John McPherson · John Bridges · George Stewart
Erected by Shippensburg- Historical Society, Borough Historical Architectural Review Board, Chamber of Commerce, University, et al.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1863.
Location. 40° 3.037′ N, 77° 31.253′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is at the intersection of West King Street (U.S. 11) and Earl Street, on the right when traveling west on West King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 West King Street, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lifeline of the Valley: The Cumberland Valley Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Occupation of Shippensburg (a few steps from this marker); White-Washed in the Nick of Time: The Union (Sherman House) Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); General Samuel Sturgis: Hero of Antietam's Burnside Bridge
Also see . . . The Civil War Record of Albert Gallatin Jenkins, C. S. A. (Johnson, 1947). West Virginia History website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
