New Cumberland in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marcus A. Reno
(1834 - 1889)
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006
1. Marcus A. Reno Marker
Maj. 7th U.S. Cavalry at Battle of Little Big Horn, 1876; Lt. Col. Geo. A. Custer & the troops he led were killed, but Reno & most of his command survived. During the civil war, Reno helped defend this region against Confederate invaders. His farm was near here.
Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 40° 13.51′ N, 76° 51.92′ W. Marker is in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It is at the intersection of Reno Street and 3rd Street, on the right on Reno Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Cumberland PA 17070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John W. Geary (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Residence of Brevet Major General John White Geary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Gazebo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary L. Landis (approx. one mile away); Evelyn Genevieve Sharp (approx. one mile away); Dorothy "DJ" Landis (approx. one mile away); John (Jack) R. Murray (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Cumberland.
Also see . . . Marcus Reno. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Marcus A. Reno
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, January 24, 2006
3. Marcus A. Reno Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,734 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on April 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 28, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
