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Williamsport in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Williamsport

 
 
Williamsport Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By F. Robby, January 12, 2003
1. Williamsport Marker
Inscription. Williamsport was used by Union General Patterson crossing on July 2, 1861, Confederate General Jackson moving against Harper's Ferry on September 11, 1862, and General Lee advancing with much of his army to, and retreating from, Gettysburg in June and July, 1863.
 
Erected by Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: MilitaryWar, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1790.
 
Location. 39° 36.073′ N, 77° 48.964′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Potomac Street (U.S. 11) and Peachtree Lane, on the left when traveling east on E. Potomac Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport MD 21795, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Williamsport (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boy Scout Troop 17, 100 Years Old (about 400 feet away); Band Stand (about 500 feet away); The Wagon Train of the Wounded and Williamsport (about 700 feet away); Springfield Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wagoner's Fight - July 6, 1863 (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also
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named The Springfield Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Hospitals in Williamsport (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.
 
Williamsport Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By F. Robby, September 2, 2018
2. Williamsport Marker
Looking West along Potomac Street toward the town of Williamsport.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on December 1, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.   2. submitted on September 2, 2018, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.

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