Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abbottstown Street/Broadway
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
1. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
The chaotic fighting at the Center Square quickly spilled over onto several side streets, alleys, and fields. At the first sign of trouble, Major John Hammond led an organized withdrawal of the 5th New York Cavalry Regiment from Abbottstown Street/Broadway into the Public Commons along today's Railroad Street. Meanwhile, Union ambulances and remnants of the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment retreated along the rout of Abbottstown Street.
Along Abbottstown Street/Broadway can be found many surviving pre-Civil War buildings that are identified by numbered brass plaques located by the main entrance.
"...the ambulances ran over him inflicting injuries from which he died at his home near Black Creek, N.Y."
-Colonel John Hammond describing ambulance guard Bradley Alexander's traumatic injury.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Battle of Hanover Walking Tour series list.
Location. 39° 48.099′ N, 76° 58.927′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on Broadway (Pennsylvania Route 194) near School Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Across from Emmanuel Reformed
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Confederates Take Stock (within shouting distance of this marker); Former United States Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Hanover (about 400 feet away); The Union Strikes Back (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Hanover (about 400 feet away); Market House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
More about this marker. On the lower left is a photo of the Former Emmanuel Reformed Church as it looked in 1863. On the right is a Sectional view of 1860 map of Hanover showing Square, Railroad St., Abbottstown St. to r.r. tracks and the Public Commons.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. The 1860 Map of Hanover
Sectional view of 1860 map of Hanover showing Square, Railroad St., Abbottstown St. to r.r. tracks and the Public Commons.
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
4. Emmanuel Reformed Church today.
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, June 9, 2003
5. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
Looking South. View of 120 Broadway, 124 Broadway (Emmanuel United Church of Christ), and 130 and 132 Broadway. The current church located on the footprint of both the parsonage (the building left of the church) and the church building shown on the marker. 130 and 132 Broadway were standing at the time of the civil war as was 120 Broadway which is not shown the marker but is seen to the left of the current church. The houses at 130 and 132 are now offices and classrooms of Emmanuel UCC.
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, July 6, 2003
6. Emmanuel United Church of Christ looking west from School Avenue
The church building and parsonage to the left of the church shown on the marker were torn down for the current church building shown here in 1904. The church standing at the time of the Civil War was dedicated on May 25, 1856, according to Gibson's 1860 History of York County.
Photographed By Henry T. McLin, January 1, 2009
7. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
Broadway today looking north.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
8. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
Dwelling adjacent to Emmanuel Church with pre-1863 plaque on door frame.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 2, 2018
9. Abbottstown Street/Broadway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,851 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on December 31, 2008, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Henry T. McLin of Hanover, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 9. submitted on July 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
