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

Army of the Potomac

July 1 1863

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009

1. Army of the Potomac Tablet

Inscription. First Corps Marched from Marsh Run. Eleventh Corps from Emmitsburg to Gettysburg. Second Corps from Uniontown via Taneytown to near Gettysburg. Third Corps from Bridgeport via Emmitsburg to the Field of Gettysburg. Fifth Corps from Union Mills via Hanover and McSherrystown to Bonaughtown. Sixth Corps from Manchester en route to Gettysburg. Twelfth Corps from Littlestown via Two Taverns to the Field of Gettysburg. Second Cavalry Division marched from Manchester to Hanover Junction from whence the First and Third Brigades proceeded to Hanover while the Second Brigade returned to Manchester. Third Cavalry Division moved from Hanover via Abbotsville to Berlin and the Artillery Reserve First Regular and Fourth Volunteer Brigades from Taneytown to near Gettysburg. The Vermont Brigade from the Defenses of Washington Joined the First Corps on the Field of Gettysburg.

Battle of Gettysburg (First Day) and skirmish at Carlisle Pa.

Erected by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 39° 42.131′ N, 77° 19.666′ W.

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Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is on South Seton Avenue (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Emmitsburg Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emmitsburg MD 21727, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Army of the Potomac (here, next to this marker); A Building With Many Lives (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emmitsburg Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carriage House Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emmitsburg High School (about 300 feet away); Volunteers Mural (about 300 feet away); 137 South Seton Avenue

Itinerary Markers at Emmitsburg image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009

2. Itinerary Markers at Emmitsburg

(about 400 feet away); Chronicle Press (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emmitsburg.

Other markers no longer nearby. Emmitsburg Sisters of Charity (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Mount Saint Mary's College (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Missing War Department Tablets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain

3. Missing War Department Tablets

The tablets were removed for maintenance and repairs in 2008.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 27, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.