Shippensburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dykeman or "Indian Head Springs"
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
1. Dykeman or "Indian Head Springs" Marker
Dykeman or "Indian Head Springs" are named so for the Delaware Indians found settled here in 1730. A picture of the beautiful Dykeman Manor appeared in the Cumberland Co. Atlas of 1872. In June 1863 20,000 rebels under Gen. Ewell camped here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.
Location. 40° 2.591′ N, 77° 30.924′ W. Marker is in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. Marker is on Dykeman Road, 0.2 miles east of South Fayette Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Dykeman Rd, Shippensburg PA 17257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White-Washed in the Nick of Time: The Union (Sherman House) Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Occupation of Shippensburg (approx. 0.6 miles away); General Samuel Sturgis: Hero of Antietam's Burnside Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rebel Headquarters in Shippensburg, June 24-27, 1863 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lifeline of the Valley: The Cumberland Valley Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mc Lean House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Residence of George H. Stewart, Sr.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2024
2. Dykeman or "Indian Head Springs" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
