Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock

United States Army

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009

1. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial

Inscription.

Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock. United States Army. (Front):Born - February-14-1824 Died - February-9-1886 Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock United States Army. (Back): Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1840. Brevet Second Lieut. 6th U.S. Infantry July 1, 1844. Second Lieut. June 18, 1846. Regimental Quartermaster June 30, 1848 to October 1, 1849. Regimental Adjutant October 1, 1849 to November 7, 1855. First Lieut. January 27, 1853 to June 5, 1860; Vacated commission June 5, 1860. Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U.S. Army November November 7, 1855. Major and Quartermaster November 30, 1863. Vacated commission August 12, 1864. Brig. General U.S. Army August 12, 1864, "For gallant and distinguished services in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor, and in all the operations of the Army in Virginia Under Lieut. General Grant." Major General July 26, 1866. Brig. General U.S. Volunteers September 23, 1861. Major General November 29, 1862. Vacated commission July 26, 1866. Brevetted First Lieut. U.S. Army August 20, 1847, "For gallant and meritorious conduct in the Battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mex." Major General, March 13, 1865, "For gallant and meritorious services in the Battle of Spotsylvania, Va.", The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled and resolved (joint resolution approved April 21, 1866), "That an addition to the thanks heretofore voted by joint resolution, approved Jan. 28, 1864, to and the officers and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac for the skill and heroic valor which at Gettysburg repulsed, defeated and drove back, broken and dispirited the veteran army of the rebellion, the gratitude of the American people, and the thanks of their representatives in Congress are likewise due and are hereby tendered to Major-General Winfield S. Hancock for his gallant, meritorious and conspicuous share in that great and decisive victory." . This historical marker was erected in 1896 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is in Gettysburg in Adams County Pennsylvania

(Front):Born - February-14-1824
Died - February-9-1886
Major-General
Winfield Scott Hancock
United States Army
(Back):
Cadet U.S.M.A. July 1, 1840. Brevet Second Lieut. 6th U.S. Infantry July 1, 1844. Second Lieut. June 18, 1846. Regimental Quartermaster June 30, 1848 to October 1, 1849. Regimental Adjutant October 1, 1849 to November 7, 1855. First Lieut. January 27, 1853 to June 5, 1860; Vacated commission June 5, 1860. Captain and Asst. Quartermaster U.S. Army November November 7, 1855. Major and Quartermaster November 30, 1863. Vacated commission August 12, 1864. Brig. General U.S. Army August 12, 1864, "For gallant and distinguished services in the battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Harbor, and in all the operations of the Army in Virginia Under Lieut. General Grant." Major General July 26, 1866. Brig. General U.S. Volunteers September 23, 1861. Major General November 29, 1862. Vacated commission July 26, 1866. Brevetted First Lieut. U.S. Army August 20, 1847, "For gallant and meritorious conduct in the Battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mex." Major General, March 13, 1865, "For gallant and meritorious services in the Battle of Spotsylvania, Va."

The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled and resolved (joint resolution approved April 21, 1866), "That an addition to the thanks heretofore voted by joint resolution, approved Jan. 28, 1864, to *** and the officers and soldiers of the Army of the Potomac for the skill and heroic valor which at Gettysburg repulsed, defeated and drove back, broken and dispirited the veteran army of the rebellion, the gratitude of the American people, and the thanks of their representatives

Front of Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009

2. Front of Memorial

in Congress are likewise due and are hereby tendered to Major-General Winfield S. Hancock for his gallant, meritorious and conspicuous share in that great and decisive victory."

Erected 1896 by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1831.

Location. 39° 49.277′ N, 77° 13.733′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north. Located on East Cemetery Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 14th Indiana Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Artillery Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Battery B, First Pennsylvania Light Artillery

Back of Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009

3. Back of Memorial

(a few steps from this marker); The Confederate Attack Towards This Position (a few steps from this marker); First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, Fourth U.S. Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ricketts' Battery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. General Hancock at Gettysburg.

Also see . . . SIRIS entry for Monument. (Submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

State Coat of Arms image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009

4. State Coat of Arms

Photographed By Craig Swain, February 21, 2009

5. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial

Hancock on East Cemetery Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2010

6. Hancock on East Cemetery Hill

The gates of Evergreen Cemetery, which date to before the Battle of Gettysburg, can be seen in front of the statue of Gen. Hancock.

Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2003

7. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Marker

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2003

8. Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock Marker

Closeup of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin

9. Closeup of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,756 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 6. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on July 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on March 15, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9. submitted on November 13, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.