Emmitsburg in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Army of the Potomac
July 4, 1863
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 23, 2009
1. Army of the Potomac Tablet
Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Westminster via Emmitsburg to Monterey. The Third Brigade, Second Cavalry Division from Gettysburg to Hunterstown and the Third Cavalry Division from Gettysburg via Emmitsburg to Monterey.
Fight at Monterey Gap Pa. and skirmishes at Fairfield Gap Pa. and near Emmitsburg Md.
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. 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.
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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 (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).
Photographed by Craig Swain
2. Itinerary Markers at Emmitsburg
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 1,328 times since then and 19 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.
