Mifflinburg in Union County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William R. Foster

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2021

1. William R. Foster Grave Marker

Inscription.

In memory of
Major Wm. R. Foster
Born
November 1, 1834
Died
October 16, 1877

Entered U.S. military service as
2^nd Lieut. Co. E. 51^st Regt. Pa. Vol. Sept 9, 1861.
1^st Lieut. September 10^th 1863.
Captain, July 13^th 1864.
Brevet Major, for gallant and meritorious conduct, March 13, 1865.
Mustered out with Co. July 27, 1865.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1865.

Location. 40° 54.895′ N, 77° 2.776′ W. Marker is in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, in Union County. Marker is in Mifflinburg Cemetery, off South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mifflinburg PA 17844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Berry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Lutheran Church War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mifflinburg Town Clock (about 800 feet away); Mifflinburg Buggy Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Axes

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Exterior Clues to Identify a Town Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania-German Four-square Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mifflinburg.

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2021

2. William R. Foster Marker Detail

William R. Foster Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2021

3. William R. Foster Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.