Lititz in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of the Brave Soldiers of the Continental Army
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008
1. In Memory of the Brave Soldiers of the Continental Army Marker
of the 450 men quartered here, there died 120, of whom 110 were buried near the eastern limit of the settlement.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Science & Medicine • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1778.
Location. 40° 9.356′ N, 76° 18.165′ W. Marker is in Lititz, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of E. Main Street and S. Water St., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lititz PA 17543, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lititz Pharmacopoeia (here, next to this marker); Dedicated by the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce in Memory of John Augustus Sutter (here, next to this marker); The Heritage Center (here, next to this marker); Lititz Moravian Congregation (a few steps from this marker); Leichenkapellchen or Corpse House
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, February 9, 2008
2. Building used as hospital.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
