Harrisburg in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capital Of The Keystone State Preserved!
Harrisburg
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 25, 2017
1. Harrisburg Marker
Harrisburg was one of the prizes Robert E. Lee’s army was after. Home to Camp Curtin, the largest Northern training camp of the war, Harrisburg’s network of railroads was vital for moving troops and supplies for the Union war effort. The capital of a northern state, its capture may have led to official recognition of the Confederacy by Europe. The psychological blow of losing Harrisburg could have affected the upcoming elections, strengthening the support for a negotiated peace. Any of these might have left the Confederacy intact. Despite fighting small skirmishes within a few miles of Harrisburg, the majority of Lee’s army never made it to the city, and the decisive battle of the war would be fought in Gettysburg.Erected by Pennsylvania Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Civil War Trails series list.
Location. 40° 15.586′ N, 76° 52.907′ W. Marker is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prelude To Gettysburg (here, next to this marker); Market Square (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Hilton Harrisburg and Towers (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square During The Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dauphin Deposit Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Johnston Building & Menaker Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisburg.
Also see . . . Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 25, 2017
2. Harrisburg Marker
Marker location at the intersection. "Prelude to Gettysburg" is on the opposite face.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 25, 2017
3. Harrisburg Marker
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 25, 2017
4. Harrisburg Marker
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 25, 2017
5. Harrisburg Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 27, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
