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

Gettysburg Campaign

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008

1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

Inscription. The Union Army 1st Corps camped here June 30, 1863, on the way to Gettysburg. Followed later by the 11th and 3rd Corps, they marched next morning to relieve Buford's cavalry, already in action west of the town.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Gettysburg Campaign, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1913.

Location. 39° 44.9′ N, 77° 16.981′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling north. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David L. Grove (approx. 0.7 miles away); Manor of Maske (approx. 1½ miles away); First U.S. Cavalry (approx. 2.1 miles away); Second U.S. Cavalry (approx. 2.1 miles away); Reserve Brigade (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sixth U.S. Cavalry (approx. 2.1 miles away); Battery K, First U.S. Artillery

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); Position of the Reserve Brigade (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

Regarding Gettysburg Campaign. 1st Corps was commanded at this time by General John Reynolds.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008

2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker

The Emmitsburg Road Looking North toward Gettysburg image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, August 17, 2008

3. The Emmitsburg Road Looking North toward Gettysburg

The line of march for I Corps along with XI and III Corps elements which followed, marching toward Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,520 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.