West Norriton Township near Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Edwin Schall
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
1. Colonel Edwin Schall Obelisk in Family Plot
of
OUR SON, EDWIN.
by his parents,
William and Caroline Schall.
BORN
at Greenlane Forge, Montgomery
County, Pa. February 15th A.D. 1835.
Consecrated to God in infancy by Holy baptism.
Established in the Christian faith at Norristown PA.
by the Holy Ordinance of Confirmation.
April 16th A.D. 1852.
DIED
at Cold [sic] Harbor, near Richmond,
Virginia. June 3rd A.D. 1864.
A dutiful son.
An affectionate brother.
A faithful friend.
A brave soldier.
An efficient officer.
A sincere Christian.
COLONEL EDWIN SCHALL,
on the outbreak of the Southern rebellion, he offered his services to his country; and filled successively the offices of Major of the 4th Regt of PA. Vol. for three months, and of Major, Lieut. Colonel, and Colonel of the 51st Regt of Pa. Vol. for three years. He participated in the battles of Roanoke Island, New Bern, Camden, Second Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Campbell Station, Siege of Knoxville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 15, 1835.
Location. 40° 7.143′ N, 75° 21.836′ W. Marker is near Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. It is in West Norriton Township. Monument is in Section B of Montgomery Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Hartranft Avenue, Norristown PA 19401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William P. Schall (here, next to this marker); John Fornance (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Jacoby Slemmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Hancock the Superb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Kosciuszko Zook (about 400 feet away); Grand Army of the Republic Zook Post #11 (about 500 feet away); Hartranft Monument (about 600 feet away); Gen. Andrew Porter (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
2. Colonel Edwin Schall Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
3. Colonel Edwin Schall Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
4. Colonel Edwin Schall Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 19, 2023
5. Colonel Edwin Schall Marker
Photographed By George A. Lenzi, 1860s
6. Colonel Edwin Schall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
