Near Myersville in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Gettysburg Campaign

Invasion & Retreat

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006

1. Gettysburg Campaign - Invasion and Retreat Marker

Inscription.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through the Shenandoah Valley and western Maryland as his cavalry, led by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, harassed Union supply lines to the east. Union Gen. Joseph Hooker, replaced on June 28 by Gen. George G. Meade, led the Army of the Potomac from the Washington defenses in pursuit. The Federals collided with Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 1, starting a battle neither side had intended to fight there. Three days later, the defeated Confederates began retreating through Maryland, retracing their steps to the Potomac River and crossing into Virginia on July 14.

To follow in their footsteps and to discover their stories, stop by any Welcome Center or local Visitor Center to pick up a Gettysburg: Invasion & Retreat Civil War Trail map-guide. Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of Maryland Civil War Trails.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.

Location.

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Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 31.476′ N, 77° 36.089′ W. Marker was near Myersville, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker was on the West Welcome Center and Rest Area (Interstate 70) west of Exit 42 (Maryland Route 17), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Myersville MD 21773, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Explore Maryland at the Crossroads of Conflict (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Maryland as the Crucible of the Nation (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp David (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic National Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Antietam (within shouting distance of this marker); C&O Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myersville.

More about this marker.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 5, 2006

2. Gettysburg Campaign - Invasion and Retreat Marker

This marker is the center marker in the group, right in front of the Welcome Center.

One of the series of Maryland Civil War Trails markers.

Also see . . . Gettysburg Campaign. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,769 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.