New Oxford in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
26th Regiment, Pennsylvania Emergency Militia
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 9, 2015
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
The 26th Regiment, Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, passed through New Oxford on the evening of 24 June, 1863, enroute from Harrisburg to Gettysburg. About three miles west of New Oxford, the train was derailed when the engine struck a cow on the tracks.The Regiment went into camp near Swift Run until June 26 when they were transported to Gettysburg and placed on the Marsh Creek Line facing the invaders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1863.
Location. 39° 51.8′ N, 77° 3.569′ W. Marker is in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) and North Orange Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Oxford PA 17350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Road Versus Rail (here, next to this marker); Kuhn Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Building the Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Veterans of New Oxford (approx. 0.2 miles
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More about this marker. The marker is at the New Oxford station.
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Also see . . . 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia Infantry Regiment. The Battle of Gettysburg Stone Sentinels Regimental monuments. (Submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 2008
2. New Oxford station
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
3. 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Militia Infantry Regiment Memorial in Gettysburg
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 162 times this year. Last updated on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
