Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thompson's Rifle Battalion

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2023

1. Thompson's Rifle Battalion Marker

Inscription. The first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, June, 1775. Totaling nine companies, it was initially led by Col. William Thompson of Carlisle. Later the organization became the First Pennsylvania Continental Regiment.

Erected 1986 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1775.

Location. 40° 11.89′ N, 77° 11.271′ W. Marker is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is on East South Street east of Cemetery Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 E South St, Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg.

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: Old Graveyard (here, next to this marker); General John Armstrong (a few steps from this marker); Hugh Henry Brackenridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General John Armstrong (1717-1795) (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General William Thompson (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Molly Pitcher (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlisle Old Graveyard Revolutionary War Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Molly Pitcher (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.

Also see . . . MarkerQuest - Thompson's Rifle Battalion. (Submitted on May 7, 2026, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 25, 2023

2. Thompson's Rifle Battalion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.