York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Michael P. Small
This log structure, c. 1820, was owned by Bvt. Brig. General Michael P. Small from 1862-1863.
General Small began his military career as a West Point graduate in 1855. He served during the entire Civil War for the United States Army.
He took part in suppressing the John Brown uprising at Harper's Ferry, and he was responsible for issuing provisions for Lee's defeated army at Appomattox in 1865.
Erected by Capt. E. M. Ruhl, Camp 33, Sons of Union Veterans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 39° 57.852′ N, 76° 43.347′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. It is on East Market Street just west of North Pine Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 East Market Street, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast and in the 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 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: The Woman's Club of York (within shouting distance of this marker); "York House" (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel James Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); James Smith (within shouting distance
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