St. Thomas Township in Saint Thomas in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel James G. Elder
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 1, 2018
1. Colonel James G. ELder Marker
the memory and service of
Colonel James G. Elder
and the 126th Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry, Company H
St. Thomas, PA
by St. Thomas Historical Society/
Franklin County Foundation
Erected by St. Thomas Historical Society/Franklin County Foundation.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 55.058′ N, 77° 47.877′ W. Marker is in Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in St. Thomas Township. Memorial is at the intersection of Lincoln Way West (U.S. 30) and School House Road, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Way West. Marker is beside the flagpole at the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7391 Lincoln Way West, Saint Thomas PA 17252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Thomas Commemorates (here, next to this marker); Tree Pump(s) (here, next to this marker); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Wadell (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Waddell (approx. 1.3 miles away);
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Also see . . . 126th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.
The 126th Pennsylvania was recruited in Juniata, Fulton, and Franklin counties during the summer of 1862. Its term of enlistment was nine months. Many of the men and officers had served in the 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry, a regiment whose term had expired. James G. Elder became the colonel of the 126th, D. Watson Rowe lieutenant colonel, and James C. Austin major. The regiment was mustered into service at Camp Curtin between August 6 and 10, after which it was ordered to Northern Virginia.(Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 1, 2018
2. Colonel James G. Elder Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
