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Army of the Potomac

July 3 1863

 
 
Army of the Potomac Marker image. Click for full size.
November 24, 2008
1. Army of the Potomac Marker
Inscription. First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Taneytown to Westminster, the Reserve Brigade of First Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg, and the Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Manchester to Westminster.

Battle of Gettysburg, third day; and fight at Fairfield Pa.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
 
Location. 39° 34.261′ N, 76° 59.342′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from North Court Street. Marker in on the grounds of the Old Carroll County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Divided Loyalties (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); Aftermath of Battle (a few steps from this marker); A Final Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Carroll County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Gateway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corbit's Charge (about 600 feet away); Votes for Women (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.
 
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Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
November 24, 2008
2. Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2008. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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