Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Army of the Potomac

July 3 1863

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2026

1. Army of the Potomac Marker

Inscription.
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 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named 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 away, measured in a direct line); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Townsend Cook (about 500 feet away); Corbit's Charge (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westminster.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Divided Loyalties (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

November 24, 2008

2. Army of the Potomac Marker

This is a photo of the marker before its restoration.

Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

November 24, 2008

3. Army of the Potomac Tablet on the front lawn of the Old Carroll County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2008. This page has been viewed 1,375 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2024. Photos: 1. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2008. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.