Taneytown in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Meade’s Headquarters

Photographed By William Pfingsten, October 14, 2007

1. Meade's Headquarters Marker

Inscription. Major General George G. Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac, maintained headquarters on the nearby Shunk Farm from June 30 until the night of July 1, 1863. From here he directed the initial concentration of the Union forces at Gettysburg.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1863.

Location. 39° 40.173′ N, 77° 9.773′ W. Marker is in Taneytown, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker is on Francis Scott Key Highway (Maryland Route 194) one mile north of Taneytown Pike (Route 140), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taneytown MD 21787, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1st Lieutenant John E. Buffington (approx. 0.8 miles away); Zile's Ice Cream (approx. one mile away); The Heart of Our Town (approx. one mile away); Everything from Bags of Flour to the President's Shoes (approx. one mile away); Painting the Town Red (approx. one mile away); Adam Good Tavern (approx. one mile away); Army of the Potomac (approx. one mile away); Taneytown (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taneytown.

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General Meade's Pipe Creek Circular. While at the Shunk Farm, Meade was operating along the "Pipe Creek Line," a defensive position that allowed the Army to defend both Washington and Baltimore, yet at the same time rapidly move forward to counter any movements by the Confederate army. (Submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, June 28, 2008

2. Meade’s Headquarters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,987 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 29, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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