Newville in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Big Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lieut. Colonel Samuel Irvine Captain William Peebles Captain Samuel Felton Captain Thomas Buchanan Lieut. William McCracken Lieutenant Adam Brattan Major William McFarlane Captain Robert Shannon Captain Thomas Kennedy Sergeant Andrew McIlvaine
Privates
Located and verified by the Cumberland County Chapter of the D.A.R.
Erected by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 10.38′ N, 77° 23.793′ W. Marker is in Newville, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is in the Big Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, about 50 feet south of the church building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newville PA 17241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Denning (a few steps from this marker); Big Spring Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Laughlin Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First National Bank of Newville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newville War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newville (approx. Ό mile away); Vietnam P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newville Trolley (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,789 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.