Near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Army of Northern Virginia

July 4, 1863

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 16, 2008

1. Army of Northern Virginia Tablet - July 4, 1863

Inscription. Ewell's Corps marched before dawn from the base of Culp's Hill and the streets of Gettysburg to Seminary Ridge and the Army remained in position on that Ridge throughout the day. Soon after dark Hill's Corps withdrew and began the march via Fairfield and Waynesborough on the Hagerstown Road.

Pickett's and McLaws's Divisions Longstreet's Corps followed during the night.

Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg National Military Park Commission series list.

Location. 39° 49.633′ N, 77° 14.687′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located near the Shultz Woods in Gettysburg National Military Park, across the street from the National Guard Armory. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of Northern Virginia

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More about this marker. The tablet is one of ten placed originally by the Battlefield Commission around the turn of the century. These were restored and placed on Seminary Ridge in 2007.

Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

2. Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets

Ten tablets cover the movements of the Confederate army from June 26 to July 5, 1863.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.