Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Invasion & Retreat
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker - Invasion & Retreat
This view of the marker is towards the south.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through the Shenandoah Valley and western Maryland as his cavalry, led by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, harassed Union supply lines to the east. Union Gen. Joseph Hooker, replaced on June 28 by Gen. George G. Meade, led the Army of the Potomac from the Washington defenses in pursuit. The Federals collided with Lees Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 1, starting a battle neither side had intended to fight there. Three days later, the defeated Confederates began retreating through Maryland, retracing their steps to the Potomac River and crossing into Virginia on July 14.
To follow in their footsteps and to discover their stories, stop by any Welcome Center or local Visitor Center to pick up a Gettysburg: Invasion & Retreat Civil War Trail map-guide. Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of Maryland 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 Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War in Allegany County (here, next to this marker); Boat Building at the Cumberland Basin (a few steps from this marker); Life on the Canal (a few steps from this marker); The National Road (a few steps from this marker); Cumberland Terminus: Yesterday and Today (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumberland (within shouting distance of this marker); Western Maryland Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads of America Mural (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumberland.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 16, 2007
2. Gettysburg Campaign - Invasion and Retreat Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 16, 2007
3. Two Civil War Trail Markers
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
4. Mule and Handler Statue (foreground) and Western Maryland Train Station (background).
Note #1: Viewing east towards statue and structure.
Note #2: Marker is about 100 feet southwest of statue.
Note #2: Marker is about 100 feet southwest of statue.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, September 16, 2019
5. Landscape surrounding marker.
Note #1: Viewing south towards marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,375 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2019. 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2019.
