Washington Township near Blue Ridge Summit in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Retreat From Gettysburg

Longstreet's Corps

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017

1. The Retreat From Gettysburg Marker

Inscription. On July 5, Confederate General James Longstreet’s Corps marched from Fairfield, along the Jack’s Mountain Road to Fountaindale. From there, Longstreet’s Corps marched to Monterey Pass, along the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Turnpike. General John B. Hood’s Division led the advance, followed by General George Pickett’s Division, and bringing up the rear was General Lafayette McLaws. They encamped along the Emmitsburg and Waynesboro Turnpike, with McLaws' Division at the eastern base, and Hood’s Division at the western portion of the summit. Pickett’s Division encamped on the grounds of the Monterey Inn. The next day, Pickett was ordered to march with Hill’s Corps.

On July 6, Longstreet’s Corps took the lead of the army, with McLaws’ Division in front and Hood’s Division following behind. They encamped near Leitersburg, MD that night.

On July 14, Longstreet’s Corps crossed the Potomac River at Falling Waters, MD.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1863.

Location. 39° 44.315′ N, 77° 28.741′ W. Marker is near Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania,

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in Franklin County. It is in Washington Township. It is on Charmian Road 0.1 miles east of Buchanan Trail East (Pennsylvania Route 16), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14306 Charmian Rd, Waynesboro PA 17268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Monterey Pass (a few steps from this marker); Brown's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

Marker location in Rolando Woods Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017

2. Marker location in Rolando Woods Park

This marker replaces two previous markers at the same location.

marker also named The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); 10,000 Soldiers Fight at Monterey Pass (within shouting distance of this marker); Before The Battle Of Gettysburg (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Ridge Summit.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Battle of Monterey Pass (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 13, 2019

3. The Retreat From Gettysburg Marker

The marker has been reoriented to face the road used during the retreat, alongside the new parking area.

Corps Commander James Longstreet image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017

4. Corps Commander James Longstreet

Longstreet's senior commanders image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017

5. Longstreet's senior commanders

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.