Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carlisle Old Graveyard Revolutionary War Soldiers
Inscription.
Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in grateful appreciation of the services of these soldiers of the Revolutionary War who lie buried here.
Located and verified by The Cumberland County County Chapter of the D.A.R.
Erected by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 11.852′ N, 77° 11.312′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It can be reached from Cemetery Avenue. Marker is in the Old Graveyard off South Street and Cemetery Avenue, west of Molly Pitcher's grave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Molly Pitcher (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General William Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Molly Pitcher (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General John Armstrong (about 300 feet away); Thompson's Rifle Battalion (about 300 feet away); Old Graveyard (about 300 feet away); Major General John Armstrong (1717-1795) (about 300 feet away); Butcher Family Tot Lot (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,533 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on September 12, 2012, by Dave Kerr of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on February 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.






