Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Invasion & Retreat
Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 10, 2009
1. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war north to Pennsylvania. After more than three weeks of marching through the Shenandoah Valley and western Maryland, the Army of Northern Virginia reached Adams County and briefly occupied Gettysburg on June 26. Union Gen. George G. Meade led the Army of the Potomac in pursuit and approached this area from the south. As Lee concentrated his scattered forces near Gettysburg, they collided with the Federals on July 1 and started a battle neither side had intended to fight here. Three days later, the defeated Confederates began retreating to Virginia with the Army of the Potomac following. Lee's troops reached the Potomac River and crossed back into Virginia on July 14.
To follow in their footsteps and to discover their stories, stop by the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center or any local Welcome Center to pick up a Gettysburg: Invasion and Retreat Civil War Trail map-guide. Please drive carefully as you enjoy the history and beauty of the Civil War Trails.
Erected 2009 by Civil War Trails.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
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Location. 39° 47.305′ N, 77° 15.333′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker can be reached from Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15) 0.2 miles south of South Confederate Avenue. Marker is at the edge of the driveway in front of the South End Guide Station. This is a small stone building that's used for restrooms today. Building is on the right side of the road when traveling Northbound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Touring the Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); Benning's Brigade (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry's Battalion (about 500 feet away); Bachman's Battery - Henry's Battalion (about 500 feet away); Fourth Alabama Infantry - Law's Brigade (about 600 feet away); Law's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Texas (about 700 feet away); Hood's Division (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
More about this marker. This marker is one of a standard set used by Civil War Trails at stops in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 30, 2010
2. Gettysburg Campaign Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, January 30, 2010
3. South Guide Station
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,377 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on January 13, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
