Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock
United States Army
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
1. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial
Died - February-9-1886
Major-General
Winfield Scott Hancock
United States Army
(Back):
Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1840. Brevet Second Lieut. 6th U.S. Infantry July 1, 1844. Second Lieut. June 18, 1846. Regimental Quartermaster June 30, 1848 to October 1, 1849. Regimental Adjutant October 1, 1849 to November 7, 1855. First Lieut. January 27, 1853 to June 5, 1860; Vacated commission June 5, 1860. Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U.S. Army November November 7, 1855. Major and Quartermaster November 30, 1863. Vacated commission August 12, 1864. Brig. General U.S. Army August 12, 1864, "For gallant and distinguished services in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, and in all the operations of the Army in Virginia Under Lieut. General Grant." Major General July 26, 1866. Brig. General U.S. Volunteers September 23, 1861. Major General November 29, 1862.
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The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled and resolved (joint resolution approved April 21, 1866), "That an addition to the thanks heretofore voted by joint resolution, approved Jan. 28, 1864, to *** and the officers and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac for the skill and heroic valor which at Gettysburg repulsed, defeated and drove back, broken and dispirited the veteran army of the rebellion, the gratitude of the American people, and the thanks of their representatives in Congress are likewise due and are hereby tendered to Major-General Winfield S. Hancock for his gallant, meritorious and conspicuous share in that great and decisive victory."
Erected
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
2. Front of Memorial
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1831.
Location. 39° 49.277′ N, 77° 13.733′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north. Located on East Cemetery Hill 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 are within walking distance of this marker. 14th Indiana Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Artillery Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Battery B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery (a few steps from this marker); The Confederate Attack Towards This Position (a few steps from this marker); First Brigade (within
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
3. Back of Memorial
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. General Hancock at Gettysburg.
Also see . . . SIRIS entry for Monument. (Submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
4. State Coat of Arms
Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009
5. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010
6. Hancock on East Cemetery Hill
The gates of Evergreen Cemetery, which date to before the Battle of Gettysburg, can be seen in front of the statue of Gen. Hancock.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2003
7. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2003
8. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin
9. Closeup of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,789 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on March 15, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
