Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Army of the Potomac
July 6 1863
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 27, 2008
1. Army of the Potomac - July 6, 1863 Itinerary Tablet
Inscription.
Army of the Potomac. July 6 1863. First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg. Fifth Corps from Marsh Creek to Moritz's Cross-Roads. Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg except the Third Brigade Second Division which in conjunction with the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division was left at Fairfield to pursue the Confederates. Eleventh Corps from Rock Creek to Emmitsburg. First Cavalry Division from Frederick to Williamsport and thence to Jones's Cross-Roads. Third Cavalry Division and Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Boonsborough via Hagerstown and Williamsport to Jones's Cross-Roads the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to Fairfield and the Third Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Greenwood to Marion. Fight at Hagerstown and Williamsport Md.
First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg. Fifth Corps from Marsh Creek to Moritz's Cross-Roads. Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg except the Third Brigade Second Division which in conjunction with the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division was left at Fairfield to pursue the Confederates. Eleventh Corps from Rock Creek to Emmitsburg. First Cavalry Division from Frederick to Williamsport and thence to Jones's Cross-Roads. Third Cavalry Division and Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Boonsborough via Hagerstown and Williamsport to Jones's Cross-Roads the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to Fairfield and the Third Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Greenwood to Marion. Fight at Hagerstown and Williamsport Md.
Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 49.298′ N, 77° 13.785′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north. Located near the east entrance to the National Cemetery, in Gettysburg National Military Park. 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
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are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); Gettysburg Address (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Markers Return to East Cemetery Hill. Entry from Gettysburg Daily recording the restoration of these tablets. Placed in the early 1900s, these tablets were recently restored and moved to a better location on the hill. Photos and video show the techniques used to place and weatherproof markers. (Submitted on January 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain
2. Itinerary Tablets in Near the National Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,016 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
