Near Clear Spring in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Invasion & Retreat
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 19, 2012
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through the Shenandoah Valley and western Maryland as his cavalry, led by Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, harassed the Union supply lines to the east. Union Gen. Joseph Hooker, replaced on June 28 by Gen. George G. Meade, led the Army of the Potomac from the Washington defenses in pursuit. The Federals collided with Lees Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 1, starting a battle neither side had intended to fight there. Three days later, the defeated Confederates began retreating through Maryland, retracing their steps to the Potomac River and crossing into Virginia on July 14.
To follow in their footsteps and to discover their stories, stop by any Welcome Center or local Visitor Center to pick up a Gettysburg: Invasion & Retreat Civil War Trail map-guide. Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of Maryland Civil War Trails.
Erected by Maryland Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition,
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 39.498′ N, 77° 52.014′ W. Marker was near Clear Spring, Maryland, in Washington County. It was on National Pike (U.S. 40). The Marker stands on the grounds of the Millers Farmstead. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 14602 National Pike, Clear Spring MD 21722, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Miller's Tavern & Spickler's Buggy Factory (about 700 feet away); The Bank Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wilsons Store (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wilson Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Wilson Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Capt. Samuel G. Prather (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clear Spring.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Miller's Tavern & Spickler's Buggy Factory (was here, next to
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 19, 2012
2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
Millers Farmstead
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker. There are differences in inscriptions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on July 1, 2024, by Tami Ramos of Cumberland, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
