Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Forney Farms
Fighting Focused on Forney Lands
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 28, 2008
1. The Forney Farms Marker
As the initial attack by the 13th Virginia and 2nd North Carolina Cavalry Regiments gained momentum, they charged along Frederick Street and through the Forney fields which were located on the land in front of you. On your left, the retreating Union rear guard reached other members of the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment.
Shortly after, the pursuing Confederate cavalry plunged into the midst of the Pennsylvania's column. This clash set off a chain reaction that soon pushed the Union cavalry back through the town. Union counterattacks followed, driving the Rebels back through this same area to the high ground southwest of Hanover.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Battle of Hanover Walking Tour series list.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 47.746′ N, 76° 59.317′ W. Marker was in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in York County. It was at the intersection of Frederick Street (Pennsylvania Route 194) and Forney Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Frederick Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hanover PA 17331, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Regionally, this marker was in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, in the Susquehanna Valley, and in Greater Harrisburg. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Center of the Storm (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover (about 600 feet away); J.E.B. Stuart's Jump (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Winebrenner House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Search and Destroy, Hide and Seek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. Ό mile away); The Confederates Invade Pennsylvania (approx. Ό mile away); Stuart's Fruitless Odyssey (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Winebrenner Tannery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mother Loses Two Sons to War (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); The Daniel Trone House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Custer at Hanover (was approx. Ό mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Consequences on the Battle of Gettysburg (was approx. Ό mile away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. In the upper left is a map of the Hanover PA Battlefield June 30, 1863. Below the map is a photo of The
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
2. Corner of Frederick and Forney
The marker stands between the telephone poles in the center.
Photographed by Craig Swain, June 28, 2008
3. Map of the Battle
Photographed by Shane Oliver, October 30, 2021
4. The Forney Farms Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,152 times since then and 93 times this year. Last updated on November 28, 2025, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 19, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
