Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Florida
Like all Floridians who participated in the Civil War, they fought for the ideals in which they believed, by their noble example of bravery and endurance, they enable us to meet with confidence any sacrifice which confronts us as Americans.
(Back Side):
Commission
Adam G. Adams Chairman
Mrs. Wilson L. Baker
Paul W. Danahy, Jr.
Farris Bryant, Governor
Erected 1963 by State of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 48.606′ N, 77° 15.242′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located on Seminary Ridge, just south of the Spangler's Woods section, in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anderson's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilcox's Brigade (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perry's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Kemper's Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Company F, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armistead's Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); 3rd Maine Infantry (approx. ¼ mile away); 1st U.S. Sharpshooters (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . . Florida State Monument. Gettysburg Daily article. (Submitted on December 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.