Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Army of the Potomac
June 29, 1863
Headquarters Army of the Potomac moved from Frederick to Middleburg, First and Eleventh Corps marched from Frederick to Emmitsburg, Second Corps from Monocacy Junction via Liberty and Johnsville to Uniontown, Third Corps from near Woodsborough to Taneytown, Fifth Corps from Ballingers Creek via Frederick and Mount Pleasant to Liberty, Sixth Corps from Hyattstown via New Market and Ridgeville to New Windsor, Twelfth Corps from Frederick to Taneytown and Bruceville.
First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division from Middletown via Boonsborough, Cavetown, and Monterey Springs to near Fairfield, Reserve Cavalry Brigade of the First Division from Middletown to Mechanicstown, Second Cavalry Division from New Market and Ridgeville to New Windsor, Third Cavalry Division from Frederick to Littlestown, and the Artillery Reserve from Frederick to Bruceville.
Skirmishes at Muddy Branch and Westminster, Md., and at McConnellsburg and near Oyster Point, Pa.
Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 34.254′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aftermath of Battle (here, next to this marker); Divided Loyalties (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (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); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Townsend Cook (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Gateway
November 24, 2008
2. Army of the Potomac Marker
This is a photo of the marker before it was restored.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Divided Loyalties (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
November 24, 2008
3. Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse
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