Prospect View in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gettysburg Campaign
Invasion & Retreat
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
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 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 Lee's 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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Civil War Trails series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1863.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Major General George Gordon Meade (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Meade Takes Command (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (here, next to this marker); SGT David James Smith USMC (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named SGT David James Smith USMC (about 400 feet away); PFC James Moore Jr (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named PFC James Moore Jr (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Frederick (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Other markers no longer nearby. Meade Takes Command (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of Frederick (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. This is one of the standard
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
2. Markers at the Entrance to Prospect Hall
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker, which has differences in the inscription.
Also see . . . Gettysburg: Invasion and Retreat. Maryland Civil War Trails PDF (Submitted on June 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,055 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
