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Major General David McMurtie Gregg

 
 
Major General David McMurtie Gregg Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
1. Major General David McMurtie Gregg Marker
Inscription.
Commander Union Cavalry whose achievements contributed so largely to success and ultimate victory at Gettysburg July, 1863 turning the tide of war.

An upright Christian gentleman
A loyal citizen • A staunch defender
of the Constitution
An earnest advocate of peace

 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1863.
 
Location. 40° 20.749′ N, 75° 55.782′ W. Memorial is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is at the intersection of Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Centre Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 650 N 4th St, Reading PA 19601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. 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: General David McMurtie Gregg (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (a few steps from this marker); a different
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marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skew Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.
 
Major General David McMurtie Gregg Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
2. Major General David McMurtie Gregg Marker
Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
3. Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue
Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue Front image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
4. Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue Front
Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue Reverse image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 20, 2020
5. Major General David McMurtie Gregg Statue Reverse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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