Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Army of the Potomac
July 3 1863
November 24, 2008
1. Army of the Potomac Marker
First and Second Brigades First Cavalry Division marched from Taneytown to Westminster, the Reserve Brigade of First Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to the field of Gettysburg, and the Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Manchester to Westminster.
Battle of Gettysburg, third day; and fight at Fairfield Pa.
Erected by War Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1863.
Location. 39° 34.261′ N, 76° 59.342′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. It can be reached from North Court Street. The marker stands on the grounds of the Old Carroll County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Divided Loyalties (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Army of the Potomac (a few steps from this marker); Aftermath of Battle (a few steps from this marker); A Final Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Carroll County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Gateway (about 500 feet
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November 24, 2008
2. Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2024. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2008. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
